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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,540, 134,606.16 and 52,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,540, 134,606.16 and 52,828.96 is: 72,904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,540 : 134,606.16 = 52,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,540/134,606.16 = 52,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,540x = 134,606.16 × 52,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,540x = 7,111,103,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,103,442.39/97,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,904.48

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