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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,157.86, 132,698.82 and 53,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,157.86, 132,698.82 and 53,711.46 is: 74,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,157.86 : 132,698.82 = 53,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,157.86/132,698.82 = 53,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,157.86x = 132,698.82 × 53,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,157.86x = 7,127,447,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,447,362.48/96,157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,122.36

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