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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,311.08, 132,906.73 and 53,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,311.08, 132,906.73 and 53,289.45 is: 73,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,311.08 : 132,906.73 = 53,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,311.08/132,906.73 = 53,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,311.08x = 132,906.73 × 53,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,311.08x = 7,082,526,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,526,543.00/96,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,538.02

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