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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,254.52, 144,336.12 and 56,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,254.52, 144,336.12 and 56,285.10 is: 84,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,254.52 : 144,336.12 = 56,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,254.52/144,336.12 = 56,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,254.52x = 144,336.12 × 56,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,254.52x = 8,123,972,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,972,947.81/96,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,400.95

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