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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,205.68, 132,727.68 and 53,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,205.68, 132,727.68 and 53,748.72 is: 74,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,205.68 : 132,727.68 = 53,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,205.68/132,727.68 = 53,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,205.68x = 132,727.68 × 53,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,205.68x = 7,133,942,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,942,908.57/96,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,153.03

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