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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,263.46, 144,228.78 and 68,135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,263.46, 144,228.78 and 68,135.85 is: 102,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,263.46 : 144,228.78 = 68,135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,263.46/144,228.78 = 68,135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,263.46x = 144,228.78 × 68,135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,263.46x = 9,827,150,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827,150,519.76/96,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,085.99

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