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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,264.84, 132,849.70 and 53,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,264.84, 132,849.70 and 53,823.40 is: 74,278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,264.84 : 132,849.70 = 53,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,264.84/132,849.70 = 53,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,264.84x = 132,849.70 × 53,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,264.84x = 7,150,422,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,422,542.98/96,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,278.65

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