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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,168.18, 144,268.74 and 29,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,168.18, 144,268.74 and 29,607 is: 44,415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,168.18 : 144,268.74 = 29,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,168.18/144,268.74 = 29,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,168.18x = 144,268.74 × 29,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,168.18x = 4,271,364,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,364,585.18/96,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,415.57

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