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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,567.96, 133,214.94 and 71,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,567.96, 133,214.94 and 71,373.72 is: 98,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,567.96 : 133,214.94 = 71,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,567.96/133,214.94 = 71,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,567.96x = 133,214.94 × 71,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,567.96x = 9,508,045,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508,045,827.38/96,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,459.63

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