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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,257.57, 132,782.12 and 55,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,257.57, 132,782.12 and 55,966.88 is: 77,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,257.57 : 132,782.12 = 55,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,257.57/132,782.12 = 55,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,257.57x = 132,782.12 × 55,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,257.57x = 7,431,400,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,400,452.19/96,257.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,203.29

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