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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,398.28, 144,622.35 and 56,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,398.28, 144,622.35 and 56,451 is: 84,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,398.28 : 144,622.35 = 56,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,398.28/144,622.35 = 56,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,398.28x = 144,622.35 × 56,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,398.28x = 8,164,076,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,076,279.85/96,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,691.10

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