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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,274.08, 132,858.54 and 53,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,274.08, 132,858.54 and 53,842.68 is: 74,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,274.08 : 132,858.54 = 53,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,274.08/132,858.54 = 53,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,274.08x = 132,858.54 × 53,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,274.08x = 7,153,459,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,459,854.49/96,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,303.07

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