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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,254.98, 144,285.51 and 40,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,254.98, 144,285.51 and 40,126.15 is: 60,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,254.98 : 144,285.51 = 40,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,254.98/144,285.51 = 40,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,254.98x = 144,285.51 × 40,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,254.98x = 5,789,622,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,622,017.09/96,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,148.80

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