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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,181.62, 144,279.87 and 32,139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,181.62, 144,279.87 and 32,139.98 is: 48,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,181.62 : 144,279.87 = 32,139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,181.62/144,279.87 = 32,139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,181.62x = 144,279.87 × 32,139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,181.62x = 4,637,152,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,152,136.20/96,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,212.46

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