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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,228.58, 132,795.93 and 53,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,228.58, 132,795.93 and 53,786.20 is: 74,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,228.58 : 132,795.93 = 53,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,228.58/132,795.93 = 53,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,228.58x = 132,795.93 × 53,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,228.58x = 7,142,588,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,588,450.17/96,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,225.23

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