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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,368, 134,368.86 and 54,351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,368, 134,368.86 and 54,351.54 is: 75,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,368 : 134,368.86 = 54,351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,368/134,368.86 = 54,351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,368x = 134,368.86 × 54,351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,368x = 7,303,154,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,154,469.04/97,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,005.69

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