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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,273.89, 134,237.97 and 52,561.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,273.89, 134,237.97 and 52,561.89 is: 72,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,273.89 : 134,237.97 = 52,561.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,273.89/134,237.97 = 52,561.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,273.89x = 134,237.97 × 52,561.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,273.89x = 7,055,801,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,801,412.96/97,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,535.41

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