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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,277.70, 144,370.97 and 56,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,277.70, 144,370.97 and 56,308.25 is: 84,435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,277.70 : 144,370.97 = 56,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,277.70/144,370.97 = 56,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,277.70x = 144,370.97 × 56,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,277.70x = 8,129,276,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129,276,671.50/96,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,435.72

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