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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,442.14, 144,686.34 and 40,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,442.14, 144,686.34 and 40,251 is: 60,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,442.14 : 144,686.34 = 40,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,442.14/144,686.34 = 40,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,442.14x = 144,686.34 × 40,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,442.14x = 5,823,769,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823,769,871.34/96,442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,386.15

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