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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,451.23, 133,167.70 and 60,207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,451.23, 133,167.70 and 60,207.86 is: 83,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,451.23 : 133,167.70 = 60,207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,451.23/133,167.70 = 60,207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,451.23x = 133,167.70 × 60,207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,451.23x = 8,017,741,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017,741,558.56/96,451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,127.42

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