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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,159.72, 144,253.23 and 29,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,159.72, 144,253.23 and 29,605.38 is: 44,412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,159.72 : 144,253.23 = 29,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,159.72/144,253.23 = 29,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,159.72x = 144,253.23 × 29,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,159.72x = 4,270,671,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,671,690.38/96,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,412.27

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