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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,638.70, 144,958.05 and 96,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,638.70, 144,958.05 and 96,638.70 is: 144,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,638.70 : 144,958.05 = 96,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,638.70/144,958.05 = 96,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,638.70x = 144,958.05 × 96,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,638.70x = 14,008,557,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,008,557,506.54/96,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,958.05

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