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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,179.58, 144,281.03 and 40,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,179.58, 144,281.03 and 40,057.74 is: 60,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,179.58 : 144,281.03 = 40,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,179.58/144,281.03 = 40,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,179.58x = 144,281.03 × 40,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,179.58x = 5,779,571,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,571,786.38/96,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,091.46

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