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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,256.22, 144,102.78 and 56,152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,256.22, 144,102.78 and 56,152.58 is: 84,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,256.22 : 144,102.78 = 56,152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,256.22/144,102.78 = 56,152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,256.22x = 144,102.78 × 56,152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,256.22x = 8,091,742,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,091,742,882.17/96,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,064.62

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