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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,977.60, 145,466.40 and 72,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,977.60, 145,466.40 and 72,401.60 is: 108,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,977.60 : 145,466.40 = 72,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,977.60/145,466.40 = 72,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,977.60x = 145,466.40 × 72,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,977.60x = 10,532,000,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,532,000,106.24/96,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,602.40

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