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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,093, 132,607.26 and 53,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,093, 132,607.26 and 53,073 is: 73,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,093 : 132,607.26 = 53,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,093/132,607.26 = 53,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,093x = 132,607.26 × 53,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,093x = 7,037,865,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,865,109.98/96,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,240.14

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