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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,363.88, 134,362.17 and 52,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,363.88, 134,362.17 and 52,651.88 is: 72,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,363.88 : 134,362.17 = 52,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,363.88/134,362.17 = 52,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,363.88x = 134,362.17 × 52,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,363.88x = 7,074,420,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,420,851.38/97,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,659.60

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