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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,164, 134,144.64 and 63,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,164, 134,144.64 and 63,688.32 is: 87,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,164 : 134,144.64 = 63,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,164/134,144.64 = 63,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,164x = 134,144.64 × 63,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,164x = 8,543,446,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,446,758.60/97,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,928.11

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