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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,615, 133,303.43 and 55,769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,615, 133,303.43 and 55,769.13 is: 76,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,615 : 133,303.43 = 55,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,615/133,303.43 = 55,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,615x = 133,303.43 × 55,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,615x = 7,434,216,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,216,038.27/96,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,946.81

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