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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,498.16, 133,177.28 and 55,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,498.16, 133,177.28 and 55,663.84 is: 76,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,498.16 : 133,177.28 = 55,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,498.16/133,177.28 = 55,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,498.16x = 133,177.28 × 55,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,498.16x = 7,413,158,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,158,805.56/96,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,821.76

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