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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,238.89, 144,382.94 and 40,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,238.89, 144,382.94 and 40,060.32 is: 60,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,238.89 : 144,382.94 = 40,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,238.89/144,382.94 = 40,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,238.89x = 144,382.94 × 40,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,238.89x = 5,784,026,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,026,578.64/96,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,100.72

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