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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,863, 135,050.94 and 53,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,863, 135,050.94 and 53,151 is: 73,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,863 : 135,050.94 = 53,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,863/135,050.94 = 53,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,863x = 135,050.94 × 53,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,863x = 7,178,092,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,092,511.94/97,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,348.38

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