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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,158.72, 144,251.73 and 29,604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,158.72, 144,251.73 and 29,604.38 is: 44,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,158.72 : 144,251.73 = 29,604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,158.72/144,251.73 = 29,604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,158.72x = 144,251.73 × 29,604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,158.72x = 4,270,483,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,483,030.58/96,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,410.77

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