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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,729.21, 145,044.46 and 56,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,729.21, 145,044.46 and 56,826.16 is: 85,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,729.21 : 145,044.46 = 56,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,729.21/145,044.46 = 56,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,729.21x = 145,044.46 × 56,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,729.21x = 8,242,319,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,319,319.58/96,729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,210.24

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