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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,263.57, 132,790.40 and 55,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,263.57, 132,790.40 and 55,972.88 is: 77,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,263.57 : 132,790.40 = 55,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,263.57/132,790.40 = 55,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,263.57x = 132,790.40 × 55,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,263.57x = 7,432,660,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,660,180.54/96,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,211.56

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