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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,285.72, 134,254.38 and 52,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,285.72, 134,254.38 and 52,573.72 is: 72,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,285.72 : 134,254.38 = 52,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,285.72/134,254.38 = 52,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,285.72x = 134,254.38 × 52,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,285.72x = 7,058,252,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,252,182.89/97,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,551.78

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