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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,213.96, 144,266.94 and 66,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,213.96, 144,266.94 and 66,263.40 is: 99,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,213.96 : 144,266.94 = 66,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,213.96/144,266.94 = 66,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,213.96x = 144,266.94 × 66,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,213.96x = 9,559,617,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559,617,952.00/96,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,357.91

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