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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,309.70, 144,369.77 and 56,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,309.70, 144,369.77 and 56,277.88 is: 84,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,309.70 : 144,369.77 = 56,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,309.70/144,369.77 = 56,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,309.70x = 144,369.77 × 56,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,309.70x = 8,124,823,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124,823,949.37/96,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,361.43

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