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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,251.97, 144,281.03 and 40,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,251.97, 144,281.03 and 40,123.15 is: 60,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,251.97 : 144,281.03 = 40,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,251.97/144,281.03 = 40,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,251.97x = 144,281.03 × 40,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,251.97x = 5,789,009,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,009,208.23/96,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,144.32

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