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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,373.61, 132,933.87 and 77,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,373.61, 132,933.87 and 77,299.16 is: 106,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,373.61 : 132,933.87 = 77,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,373.61/132,933.87 = 77,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,373.61x = 132,933.87 × 77,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,373.61x = 10,275,675,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,675,821.88/96,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,623.34

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