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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,638.46, 133,544.10 and 72,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,638.46, 133,544.10 and 72,723.48 is: 100,496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,638.46 : 133,544.10 = 72,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,638.46/133,544.10 = 72,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,638.46x = 133,544.10 × 72,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,638.46x = 9,711,791,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711,791,685.47/96,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,496.13

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