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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,273.81, 132,858.69 and 53,832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,273.81, 132,858.69 and 53,832.34 is: 74,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,273.81 : 132,858.69 = 53,832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,273.81/132,858.69 = 53,832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,273.81x = 132,858.69 × 53,832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,273.81x = 7,152,094,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,094,172.03/96,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,289.09

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