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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,297.22, 132,878.50 and 53,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,297.22, 132,878.50 and 53,273.80 is: 73,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,297.22 : 132,878.50 = 53,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,297.22/132,878.50 = 53,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,297.22x = 132,878.50 × 53,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,297.22x = 7,078,942,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,942,633.30/96,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,511.39

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