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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,476.63, 144,637.67 and 45,850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,476.63, 144,637.67 and 45,850.25 is: 68,738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,476.63 : 144,637.67 = 45,850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,476.63/144,637.67 = 45,850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,476.63x = 144,637.67 × 45,850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,476.63x = 6,631,672,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,672,605.73/96,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,738.64

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