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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,235.65, 144,351.90 and 28,767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,235.65, 144,351.90 and 28,767.85 is: 43,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,235.65 : 144,351.90 = 28,767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,235.65/144,351.90 = 28,767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,235.65x = 144,351.90 × 28,767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,235.65x = 4,152,693,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,693,806.42/96,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,151.30

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