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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,213.84, 143,957.72 and 56,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,213.84, 143,957.72 and 56,792.40 is: 84,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,213.84 : 143,957.72 = 56,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,213.84/143,957.72 = 56,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,213.84x = 143,957.72 × 56,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,213.84x = 8,175,704,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,704,417.33/96,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,974.31

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