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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,338.06, 132,991.98 and 72,473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,338.06, 132,991.98 and 72,473.84 is: 100,048.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,338.06 : 132,991.98 = 72,473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,338.06/132,991.98 = 72,473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,338.06x = 132,991.98 × 72,473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,338.06x = 9,638,439,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638,439,479.80/96,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,048.10

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