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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,158.72, 132,704.26 and 53,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,158.72, 132,704.26 and 53,717.16 is: 74,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,158.72 : 132,704.26 = 53,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,158.72/132,704.26 = 53,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,158.72x = 132,704.26 × 53,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,158.72x = 7,128,495,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,495,967.10/96,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,132.60

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