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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,179.60, 132,727.21 and 53,738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,179.60, 132,727.21 and 53,738.24 is: 74,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,179.60 : 132,727.21 = 53,738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,179.60/132,727.21 = 53,738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,179.60x = 132,727.21 × 53,738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,179.60x = 7,132,525,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,525,867.53/96,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,158.40

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