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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,293.77, 144,362.40 and 40,175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,293.77, 144,362.40 and 40,175.69 is: 60,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,293.77 : 144,362.40 = 40,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,293.77/144,362.40 = 40,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,293.77x = 144,362.40 × 40,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,293.77x = 5,799,858,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,858,157.59/96,293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,230.88

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