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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,284.72, 134,253 and 52,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,284.72, 134,253 and 52,572.72 is: 72,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,284.72 : 134,253 = 52,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,284.72/134,253 = 52,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,284.72x = 134,253 × 52,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,284.72x = 7,058,045,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,045,378.16/97,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,550.40

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