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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,492.38, 133,224.46 and 60,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,492.38, 133,224.46 and 60,249 is: 83,184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,492.38 : 133,224.46 = 60,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,492.38/133,224.46 = 60,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,492.38x = 133,224.46 × 60,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,492.38x = 8,026,640,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,026,640,490.54/96,492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,184.19

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