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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,773.28, 145,145.84 and 30,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,773.28, 145,145.84 and 30,197.92 is: 45,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,773.28 : 145,145.84 = 30,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,773.28/145,145.84 = 30,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,773.28x = 145,145.84 × 30,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,773.28x = 4,383,102,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,102,464.65/96,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,292.49

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