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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,242.11, 144,361.58 and 28,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,242.11, 144,361.58 and 28,774.30 is: 43,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,242.11 : 144,361.58 = 28,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,242.11/144,361.58 = 28,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,242.11x = 144,361.58 × 28,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,242.11x = 4,153,902,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,902,906.62/96,242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,160.97

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