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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,238.98, 132,804.41 and 53,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,238.98, 132,804.41 and 53,215.98 is: 73,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,238.98 : 132,804.41 = 53,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,238.98/132,804.41 = 53,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,238.98x = 132,804.41 × 53,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,238.98x = 7,067,316,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,316,560.39/96,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,435.07

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