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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,271.80, 144,478.66 and 45,670.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,271.80, 144,478.66 and 45,670.99 is: 68,540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,271.80 : 144,478.66 = 45,670.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,271.80/144,478.66 = 45,670.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,271.80x = 144,478.66 × 45,670.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,271.80x = 6,598,483,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,483,436.07/96,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,540.15

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