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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,271.70, 97,907.55 and 60,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,271.70, 97,907.55 and 60,865.30 is: 91,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,271.70 : 97,907.55 = 60,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,271.70/97,907.55 = 60,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,271.70x = 97,907.55 × 60,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,271.70x = 5,959,172,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,172,403.02/65,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,297.95

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