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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,253.44, 144,269.28 and 37,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,253.44, 144,269.28 and 37,059.36 is: 55,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,253.44 : 144,269.28 = 37,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,253.44/144,269.28 = 37,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,253.44x = 144,269.28 × 37,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,253.44x = 5,346,527,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,527,184.46/96,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,546.35

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