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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,254.16, 132,843.08 and 53,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,254.16, 132,843.08 and 53,815 is: 74,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,254.16 : 132,843.08 = 53,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,254.16/132,843.08 = 53,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,254.16x = 132,843.08 × 53,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,254.16x = 7,148,950,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,950,350.20/96,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,271.60

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