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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,285, 134,253.30 and 52,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,285, 134,253.30 and 52,573 is: 72,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,285 : 134,253.30 = 52,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,285/134,253.30 = 52,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,285x = 134,253.30 × 52,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,285x = 7,058,098,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,098,740.90/97,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,550.74

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