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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,486.87, 133,216.87 and 60,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,486.87, 133,216.87 and 60,243.50 is: 83,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,486.87 : 133,216.87 = 60,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,486.87/133,216.87 = 60,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,486.87x = 133,216.87 × 60,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,486.87x = 8,025,449,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,449,540.54/96,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,176.60

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