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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,034.26, 132,507.50 and 55,190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,034.26, 132,507.50 and 55,190.52 is: 76,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,034.26 : 132,507.50 = 55,190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,034.26/132,507.50 = 55,190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,034.26x = 132,507.50 × 55,190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,034.26x = 7,313,157,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,157,828.90/96,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,151.55

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