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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,259.36, 134,217.78 and 52,547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,259.36, 134,217.78 and 52,547.36 is: 72,515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,259.36 : 134,217.78 = 52,547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,259.36/134,217.78 = 52,547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,259.36x = 134,217.78 × 52,547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,259.36x = 7,052,789,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,789,332.97/97,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,515.28

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