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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,264.53, 144,259.89 and 45,609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,264.53, 144,259.89 and 45,609.56 is: 68,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,264.53 : 144,259.89 = 45,609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,264.53/144,259.89 = 45,609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,264.53x = 144,259.89 × 45,609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,264.53x = 6,579,630,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,630,108.55/96,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,349.48

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