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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,809.76, 134,978.16 and 53,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,809.76, 134,978.16 and 53,097.76 is: 73,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,809.76 : 134,978.16 = 53,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,809.76/134,978.16 = 53,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,809.76x = 134,978.16 × 53,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,809.76x = 7,167,037,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,037,944.92/97,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,275.28

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