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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,245.46, 144,370.71 and 45,632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,245.46, 144,370.71 and 45,632.61 is: 68,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,245.46 : 144,370.71 = 45,632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,245.46/144,370.71 = 45,632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,245.46x = 144,370.71 × 45,632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,245.46x = 6,588,012,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,012,304.85/96,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,450.11

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