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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,331, 134,316.90 and 52,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,331, 134,316.90 and 52,619 is: 72,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,331 : 134,316.90 = 52,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,331/134,316.90 = 52,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,331x = 134,316.90 × 52,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,331x = 7,067,620,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,620,961.10/97,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,614.28

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