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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,997.34, 133,845.44 and 54,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,997.34, 133,845.44 and 54,554.96 is: 75,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,997.34 : 133,845.44 = 54,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,997.34/133,845.44 = 54,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,997.34x = 133,845.44 × 54,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,997.34x = 7,301,932,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,932,625.38/96,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,279.72

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