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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,808, 134,976.64 and 53,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,808, 134,976.64 and 53,096 is: 73,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,808 : 134,976.64 = 53,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,808/134,976.64 = 53,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,808x = 134,976.64 × 53,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,808x = 7,166,719,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,719,677.44/97,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,273.35

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