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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,250.34, 144,397.38 and 36,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,250.34, 144,397.38 and 36,297.38 is: 54,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,250.34 : 144,397.38 = 36,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,250.34/144,397.38 = 36,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,250.34x = 144,397.38 × 36,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,250.34x = 5,241,246,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,246,572.86/96,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,454.32

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