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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,863.56, 133,615.98 and 60,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,863.56, 133,615.98 and 60,501.76 is: 83,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,863.56 : 133,615.98 = 60,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,863.56/133,615.98 = 60,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,863.56x = 133,615.98 × 60,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,863.56x = 8,084,001,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084,001,954.12/96,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,457.62

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