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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,249, 134,215.50 and 54,815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,249, 134,215.50 and 54,815.26 is: 75,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,249 : 134,215.50 = 54,815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,249/134,215.50 = 54,815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,249x = 134,215.50 × 54,815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,249x = 7,357,057,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,057,528.53/97,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,651.76

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