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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,236, 145,897.92 and 55,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,236, 145,897.92 and 55,683 is: 83,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,236 : 145,897.92 = 55,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,236/145,897.92 = 55,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,236x = 145,897.92 × 55,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,236x = 8,124,033,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124,033,879.36/97,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,549.65

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