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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,291, 134,261.58 and 52,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,291, 134,261.58 and 52,579 is: 72,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,291 : 134,261.58 = 52,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,291/134,261.58 = 52,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,291x = 134,261.58 × 52,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,291x = 7,059,339,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059,339,614.82/97,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,559.02

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