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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,255.60, 144,383.40 and 72,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,255.60, 144,383.40 and 72,927.60 is: 109,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,255.60 : 144,383.40 = 72,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,255.60/144,383.40 = 72,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,255.60x = 144,383.40 × 72,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,255.60x = 10,529,534,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529,534,841.84/96,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,391.40

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