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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,160.28, 144,209.63 and 32,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,160.28, 144,209.63 and 32,104.67 is: 48,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,160.28 : 144,209.63 = 32,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,160.28/144,209.63 = 32,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,160.28x = 144,209.63 × 32,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,160.28x = 4,629,801,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,801,941.19/96,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,146.72

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