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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,215.78, 132,777.96 and 53,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,215.78, 132,777.96 and 53,774.30 is: 74,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,215.78 : 132,777.96 = 53,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,215.78/132,777.96 = 53,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,215.78x = 132,777.96 × 53,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,215.78x = 7,140,041,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,041,854.43/96,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,208.64

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