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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,365.16, 132,977.50 and 53,341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,365.16, 132,977.50 and 53,341.74 is: 73,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,365.16 : 132,977.50 = 53,341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,365.16/132,977.50 = 53,341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,365.16x = 132,977.50 × 53,341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,365.16x = 7,093,251,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,251,097.50/96,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,608.05

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