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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,714.30, 144,983.96 and 34,370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,714.30, 144,983.96 and 34,370.22 is: 51,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,714.30 : 144,983.96 = 34,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,714.30/144,983.96 = 34,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,714.30x = 144,983.96 × 34,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,714.30x = 4,983,130,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,130,601.67/96,714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,524.24

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