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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,190.97, 132,745.73 and 53,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,190.97, 132,745.73 and 53,749.40 is: 74,175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,190.97 : 132,745.73 = 53,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,190.97/132,745.73 = 53,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,190.97x = 132,745.73 × 53,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,190.97x = 7,135,002,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,002,407.59/96,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,175.39

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