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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,164.26, 144,117.46 and 74,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,164.26, 144,117.46 and 74,842.73 is: 112,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,164.26 : 144,117.46 = 74,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,164.26/144,117.46 = 74,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,164.26x = 144,117.46 × 74,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,164.26x = 10,786,143,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,786,143,505.26/96,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,163.74

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