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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,399.78, 144,624.60 and 56,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,399.78, 144,624.60 and 56,452.50 is: 84,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,399.78 : 144,624.60 = 56,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,399.78/144,624.60 = 56,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,399.78x = 144,624.60 × 56,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,399.78x = 8,164,420,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,420,231.50/96,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,693.35

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