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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,293.70, 132,889.88 and 53,272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,293.70, 132,889.88 and 53,272.98 is: 73,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,293.70 : 132,889.88 = 53,272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,293.70/132,889.88 = 53,272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,293.70x = 132,889.88 × 53,272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,293.70x = 7,079,439,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079,439,919.44/96,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,519.24

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