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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,281.42, 144,493.11 and 45,680.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,281.42, 144,493.11 and 45,680.66 is: 68,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,281.42 : 144,493.11 = 45,680.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,281.42/144,493.11 = 45,680.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,281.42x = 144,493.11 × 45,680.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,281.42x = 6,600,540,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,540,630.25/96,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,554.67

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