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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,774.86, 145,218.34 and 40,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,774.86, 145,218.34 and 40,610 is: 60,938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,774.86 : 145,218.34 = 40,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,774.86/145,218.34 = 40,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,774.86x = 145,218.34 × 40,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,774.86x = 5,897,316,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,316,787.40/96,774.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,938.52

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