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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,831.68, 135,007.20 and 53,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,831.68, 135,007.20 and 53,119.68 is: 73,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,831.68 : 135,007.20 = 53,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,831.68/135,007.20 = 53,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,831.68x = 135,007.20 × 53,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,831.68x = 7,171,539,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,539,261.70/97,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,304.88

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