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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,311.72, 134,294.85 and 54,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,311.72, 134,294.85 and 54,869.34 is: 75,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,311.72 : 134,294.85 = 54,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,311.72/134,294.85 = 54,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,311.72x = 134,294.85 × 54,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,311.72x = 7,368,669,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,669,784.90/97,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,722.33

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