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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,256.08, 132,835.68 and 53,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,256.08, 132,835.68 and 53,814.24 is: 74,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,256.08 : 132,835.68 = 53,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,256.08/132,835.68 = 53,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,256.08x = 132,835.68 × 53,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,256.08x = 7,148,451,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,451,164.08/96,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,264.93

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