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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,338.58, 134,278.96 and 62,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,338.58, 134,278.96 and 62,871.46 is: 86,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,338.58 : 134,278.96 = 62,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,338.58/134,278.96 = 62,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,338.58x = 134,278.96 × 62,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,338.58x = 8,442,314,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,314,262.48/97,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,731.43

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