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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,234, 132,802.92 and 53,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,234, 132,802.92 and 53,791.62 is: 74,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,234 : 132,802.92 = 53,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,234/132,802.92 = 53,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,234x = 132,802.92 × 53,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,234x = 7,143,684,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143,684,207.53/96,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,232.44

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