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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,008.52, 132,485.46 and 60,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,008.52, 132,485.46 and 60,197 is: 83,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,008.52 : 132,485.46 = 60,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,008.52/132,485.46 = 60,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,008.52x = 132,485.46 × 60,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,008.52x = 7,975,227,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,227,235.62/96,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,067.91

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