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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,272.85, 144,355.91 and 39,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,272.85, 144,355.91 and 39,386.70 is: 59,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,272.85 : 144,355.91 = 39,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,272.85/144,355.91 = 39,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,272.85x = 144,355.91 × 39,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,272.85x = 5,685,702,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,702,723.46/96,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,058.22

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