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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,207.59, 134,146.48 and 52,495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,207.59, 134,146.48 and 52,495.59 is: 72,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,207.59 : 134,146.48 = 52,495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,207.59/134,146.48 = 52,495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,207.59x = 134,146.48 × 52,495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,207.59x = 7,042,099,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,099,182.69/97,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,443.92

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