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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,885.60, 145,240.48 and 86,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,885.60, 145,240.48 and 86,388 is: 129,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,885.60 : 145,240.48 = 86,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,885.60/145,240.48 = 86,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,885.60x = 145,240.48 × 86,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,885.60x = 12,547,034,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547,034,586.24/96,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,503.61

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