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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,205.30, 143,979.90 and 96,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,205.30, 143,979.90 and 96,205.30 is: 143,979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,205.30 : 143,979.90 = 96,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,205.30/143,979.90 = 96,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,205.30x = 143,979.90 × 96,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,205.30x = 13,851,629,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,851,629,473.47/96,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,979.90

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