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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,427.61, 144,664.35 and 40,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,427.61, 144,664.35 and 40,236.50 is: 60,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,427.61 : 144,664.35 = 40,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,427.61/144,664.35 = 40,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,427.61x = 144,664.35 × 40,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,427.61x = 5,820,786,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,786,395.45/96,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,364.31

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