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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,674.92, 145,012.38 and 30,120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,674.92, 145,012.38 and 30,120.42 is: 45,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,674.92 : 145,012.38 = 30,120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,674.92/145,012.38 = 30,120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,674.92x = 145,012.38 × 30,120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,674.92x = 4,367,834,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,834,221.64/96,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,180.64

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