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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,683, 134,802.54 and 52,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,683, 134,802.54 and 52,971 is: 73,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,683 : 134,802.54 = 52,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,683/134,802.54 = 52,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,683x = 134,802.54 × 52,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,683x = 7,140,625,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,625,346.34/97,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,099.98

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