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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,318, 134,299.02 and 52,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,318, 134,299.02 and 52,606 is: 72,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,318 : 134,299.02 = 52,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,318/134,299.02 = 52,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,318x = 134,299.02 × 52,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,318x = 7,064,934,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,934,246.12/97,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,596.38

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