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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,206.71, 132,679.29 and 60,400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,206.71, 132,679.29 and 60,400.06 is: 83,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,206.71 : 132,679.29 = 60,400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,206.71/132,679.29 = 60,400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,206.71x = 132,679.29 × 60,400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,206.71x = 8,013,837,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,837,076.76/96,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,298.11

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