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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,251.03, 134,196.75 and 71,771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,251.03, 134,196.75 and 71,771.27 is: 99,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,251.03 : 134,196.75 = 71,771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,251.03/134,196.75 = 71,771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,251.03x = 134,196.75 × 71,771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,251.03x = 9,631,470,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631,470,506.39/97,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,037.21

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