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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,483.88, 133,212.73 and 60,240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,483.88, 133,212.73 and 60,240.51 is: 83,172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,483.88 : 133,212.73 = 60,240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,483.88/133,212.73 = 60,240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,483.88x = 133,212.73 × 60,240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,483.88x = 8,024,802,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,802,369.45/96,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,172.47

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