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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,227.61, 132,796.94 and 53,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,227.61, 132,796.94 and 53,786.25 is: 74,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,227.61 : 132,796.94 = 53,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,227.61/132,796.94 = 53,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,227.61x = 132,796.94 × 53,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,227.61x = 7,142,649,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,649,145.14/96,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,226.61

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