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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,768.42, 145,169.64 and 44,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,768.42, 145,169.64 and 44,183.22 is: 66,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,768.42 : 145,169.64 = 44,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,768.42/145,169.64 = 44,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,768.42x = 145,169.64 × 44,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,768.42x = 6,414,062,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,062,141.44/96,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,282.60

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