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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,729.76, 144,309.16 and 91,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,729.76, 144,309.16 and 91,498.24 is: 136,504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,729.76 : 144,309.16 = 91,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,729.76/144,309.16 = 91,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,729.76x = 144,309.16 × 91,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,729.76x = 13,204,034,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,034,155.88/96,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,504.36

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