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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,262.97, 132,789.56 and 55,972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,262.97, 132,789.56 and 55,972.28 is: 77,210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,262.97 : 132,789.56 = 55,972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,262.97/132,789.56 = 55,972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,262.97x = 132,789.56 × 55,972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,262.97x = 7,432,533,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,533,489.59/96,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,210.73

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