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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,252.23, 144,281.39 and 40,123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,252.23, 144,281.39 and 40,123.39 is: 60,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,252.23 : 144,281.39 = 40,123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,252.23/144,281.39 = 40,123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,252.23x = 144,281.39 × 40,123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,252.23x = 5,789,058,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,058,480.71/96,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,144.67

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