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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,616.83, 133,332.53 and 72,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,616.83, 133,332.53 and 72,374.84 is: 99,878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,616.83 : 133,332.53 = 72,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,616.83/133,332.53 = 72,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,616.83x = 133,332.53 × 72,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,616.83x = 9,649,920,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,920,525.55/96,616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,878.26

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