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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,822.69, 145,258.68 and 56,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,822.69, 145,258.68 and 56,875.46 is: 85,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,822.69 : 145,258.68 = 56,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,822.69/145,258.68 = 56,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,822.69x = 145,258.68 × 56,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,822.69x = 8,261,653,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,653,233.32/96,822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,327.66

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