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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,157.95, 144,252.59 and 29,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,157.95, 144,252.59 and 29,598.09 is: 44,401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,157.95 : 144,252.59 = 29,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,157.95/144,252.59 = 29,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,157.95x = 144,252.59 × 29,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,157.95x = 4,269,600,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,600,993.56/96,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,401.96

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