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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,218, 134,160.84 and 52,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,218, 134,160.84 and 52,506 is: 72,458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,218 : 134,160.84 = 52,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,218/134,160.84 = 52,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,218x = 134,160.84 × 52,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,218x = 7,044,249,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,249,065.04/97,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,458.28

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