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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,251.83, 144,275.93 and 36,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,251.83, 144,275.93 and 36,254.35 is: 54,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,251.83 : 144,275.93 = 36,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,251.83/144,275.93 = 36,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,251.83x = 144,275.93 × 36,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,251.83x = 5,230,629,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,629,590.20/96,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,343.17

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