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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,312.60, 145,968.90 and 55,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,312.60, 145,968.90 and 55,176.40 is: 82,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312.60 : 145,968.90 = 55,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312.60/145,968.90 = 55,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312.60x = 145,968.90 × 55,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312.60x = 8,054,038,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,038,413.96/97,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,764.60

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