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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,711, 145,144.50 and 49,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,711, 145,144.50 and 49,977.24 is: 75,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,711 : 145,144.50 = 49,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,711/145,144.50 = 49,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,711x = 145,144.50 × 49,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,711x = 7,253,921,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,921,511.18/96,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,006.17

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