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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,263, 144,452.84 and 40,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,263, 144,452.84 and 40,859 is: 61,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,263 : 144,452.84 = 40,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,263/144,452.84 = 40,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,263x = 144,452.84 × 40,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,263x = 5,902,198,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,198,589.56/96,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,313.26

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