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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,195, 144,285.63 and 29,628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,195, 144,285.63 and 29,628.18 is: 44,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,195 : 144,285.63 = 29,628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,195/144,285.63 = 29,628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,195x = 144,285.63 × 29,628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,195x = 4,274,920,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,920,617.05/96,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,440.15

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