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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,486.37, 133,216.18 and 60,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,486.37, 133,216.18 and 60,243 is: 83,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,486.37 : 133,216.18 = 60,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,486.37/133,216.18 = 60,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,486.37x = 133,216.18 × 60,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,486.37x = 8,025,342,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,342,331.74/96,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,175.92

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