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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,417.76, 144,728.88 and 85,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,417.76, 144,728.88 and 85,396 is: 128,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,417.76 : 144,728.88 = 85,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,417.76/144,728.88 = 85,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,417.76x = 144,728.88 × 85,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,417.76x = 12,359,267,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359,267,436.48/96,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,184.55

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