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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,254.52, 143,422.41 and 85,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,254.52, 143,422.41 and 85,779.60 is: 127,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,254.52 : 143,422.41 = 85,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,254.52/143,422.41 = 85,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,254.52x = 143,422.41 × 85,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,254.52x = 12,302,716,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,716,960.84/96,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,814.43

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