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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,186.97, 132,737.73 and 53,745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,186.97, 132,737.73 and 53,745.53 is: 74,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,186.97 : 132,737.73 = 53,745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,186.97/132,737.73 = 53,745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,186.97x = 132,737.73 × 53,745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,186.97x = 7,134,059,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,059,649.85/96,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,168.67

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