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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,211.90, 132,739.86 and 62,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,211.90, 132,739.86 and 62,263.28 is: 85,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,211.90 : 132,739.86 = 62,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,211.90/132,739.86 = 62,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,211.90x = 132,739.86 × 62,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,211.90x = 8,264,819,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,819,635.68/96,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,902.26

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