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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,148.59, 132,710.91 and 55,317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,148.59, 132,710.91 and 55,317.39 is: 76,352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,148.59 : 132,710.91 = 55,317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,148.59/132,710.91 = 55,317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,148.59x = 132,710.91 × 55,317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,148.59x = 7,341,221,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,221,165.72/96,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,352.87

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