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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,275.88, 132,863.74 and 53,834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,275.88, 132,863.74 and 53,834.30 is: 74,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,275.88 : 132,863.74 = 53,834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,275.88/132,863.74 = 53,834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,275.88x = 132,863.74 × 53,834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,275.88x = 7,152,626,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,626,438.28/96,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,293.03

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