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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,237, 134,187.18 and 52,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,237, 134,187.18 and 52,525 is: 72,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,237 : 134,187.18 = 52,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,237/134,187.18 = 52,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,237x = 134,187.18 × 52,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,237x = 7,048,181,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048,181,629.50/97,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,484.56

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