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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,182.78, 132,727.02 and 53,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,182.78, 132,727.02 and 53,733.12 is: 74,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,182.78 : 132,727.02 = 53,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,182.78/132,727.02 = 53,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,182.78x = 132,727.02 × 53,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,182.78x = 7,131,836,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,836,892.90/96,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,148.79

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