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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,270.80, 144,477.16 and 45,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,270.80, 144,477.16 and 45,669.99 is: 68,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,270.80 : 144,477.16 = 45,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,270.80/144,477.16 = 45,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,270.80x = 144,477.16 × 45,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,270.80x = 6,598,270,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,270,452.43/96,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,538.65

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