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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,007.52, 132,484.08 and 60,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,007.52, 132,484.08 and 60,196 is: 83,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,007.52 : 132,484.08 = 60,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,007.52/132,484.08 = 60,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,007.52x = 132,484.08 × 60,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,007.52x = 7,975,011,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,011,679.68/96,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,066.53

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