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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,256.43, 132,694.93 and 65,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,256.43, 132,694.93 and 65,993.82 is: 90,976.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,256.43 : 132,694.93 = 65,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,256.43/132,694.93 = 65,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,256.43x = 132,694.93 × 65,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,256.43x = 8,757,045,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,045,325.33/96,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,976.21

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