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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,204.28, 132,759.60 and 53,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,204.28, 132,759.60 and 53,771 is: 74,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,204.28 : 132,759.60 = 53,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,204.28/132,759.60 = 53,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,204.28x = 132,759.60 × 53,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,204.28x = 7,138,616,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138,616,451.60/96,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,202.69

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