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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,273.17, 132,863.12 and 53,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,273.17, 132,863.12 and 53,831.70 is: 74,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,273.17 : 132,863.12 = 53,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,273.17/132,863.12 = 53,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,273.17x = 132,863.12 × 53,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,273.17x = 7,152,247,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,247,347.75/96,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,291.18

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