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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,265.38, 134,226.22 and 52,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,265.38, 134,226.22 and 52,553.38 is: 72,523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,265.38 : 134,226.22 = 52,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,265.38/134,226.22 = 52,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,265.38x = 134,226.22 × 52,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,265.38x = 7,054,041,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,041,282.86/97,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,523.66

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