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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,182.97, 132,734.66 and 53,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,182.97, 132,734.66 and 53,741.40 is: 74,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,182.97 : 132,734.66 = 53,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,182.97/132,734.66 = 53,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,182.97x = 132,734.66 × 53,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,182.97x = 7,133,346,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,346,456.92/96,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,164.34

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