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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,255.19, 132,828.33 and 53,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,255.19, 132,828.33 and 53,231.89 is: 73,457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,255.19 : 132,828.33 = 53,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,255.19/132,828.33 = 53,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,255.19x = 132,828.33 × 53,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,255.19x = 7,070,703,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,703,051.44/96,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,457.89

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