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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,216, 134,158.08 and 52,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,216, 134,158.08 and 52,504 is: 72,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,216 : 134,158.08 = 52,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,216/134,158.08 = 52,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,216x = 134,158.08 × 52,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,216x = 7,043,835,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,043,835,832.32/97,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,455.52

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