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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,264.08, 132,791.06 and 55,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,264.08, 132,791.06 and 55,973.40 is: 77,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,264.08 : 132,791.06 = 55,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,264.08/132,791.06 = 55,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,264.08x = 132,791.06 × 55,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,264.08x = 7,432,767,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,767,117.80/96,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,212.26

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