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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,281.68, 132,858.54 and 53,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,281.68, 132,858.54 and 53,254.33 is: 73,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,281.68 : 132,858.54 = 53,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,281.68/132,858.54 = 53,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,281.68x = 132,858.54 × 53,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,281.68x = 7,075,292,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,292,532.48/96,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,485.35

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