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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,284.93, 132,870.71 and 53,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,284.93, 132,870.71 and 53,263.29 is: 73,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,284.93 : 132,870.71 = 53,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,284.93/132,870.71 = 53,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,284.93x = 132,870.71 × 53,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,284.93x = 7,077,130,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,130,892.92/96,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,501.96

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