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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,251.67, 144,414.36 and 40,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,251.67, 144,414.36 and 40,076.68 is: 60,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,251.67 : 144,414.36 = 40,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,251.67/144,414.36 = 40,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,251.67x = 144,414.36 × 40,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,251.67x = 5,787,648,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,648,093.12/96,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,130.37

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