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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,231.49, 144,297.95 and 51,278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,231.49, 144,297.95 and 51,278.47 is: 76,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,231.49 : 144,297.95 = 51,278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,231.49/144,297.95 = 51,278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,231.49x = 144,297.95 × 51,278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,231.49x = 7,399,377,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399,377,122.25/96,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,891.43

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