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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,230.08, 132,798 and 53,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,230.08, 132,798 and 53,787.70 is: 74,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,230.08 : 132,798 = 53,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,230.08/132,798 = 53,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,230.08x = 132,798 × 53,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,230.08x = 7,142,898,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,898,984.60/96,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,227.30

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