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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,158.93, 144,238.70 and 29,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,158.93, 144,238.70 and 29,598.64 is: 44,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,158.93 : 144,238.70 = 29,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,158.93/144,238.70 = 29,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,158.93x = 144,238.70 × 29,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,158.93x = 4,269,269,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,269,068.77/96,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,398.05

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