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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,086.98, 132,561.90 and 64,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,086.98, 132,561.90 and 64,205.38 is: 88,577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,086.98 : 132,561.90 = 64,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,086.98/132,561.90 = 64,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,086.98x = 132,561.90 × 64,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,086.98x = 8,511,187,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,187,163.02/96,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,577.94

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