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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,266.96, 144,419.69 and 29,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,266.96, 144,419.69 and 29,704.59 is: 44,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,266.96 : 144,419.69 = 29,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,266.96/144,419.69 = 29,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,266.96x = 144,419.69 × 29,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,266.96x = 4,289,927,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,927,679.38/96,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,562.82

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