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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,835.44, 135,012.96 and 53,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,835.44, 135,012.96 and 53,123.44 is: 73,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,835.44 : 135,012.96 = 53,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,835.44/135,012.96 = 53,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,835.44x = 135,012.96 × 53,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,835.44x = 7,172,352,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,352,879.78/97,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,310.38

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