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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,867.13, 135,056.64 and 53,155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,867.13, 135,056.64 and 53,155.13 is: 73,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,867.13 : 135,056.64 = 53,155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,867.13/135,056.64 = 53,155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,867.13x = 135,056.64 × 53,155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,867.13x = 7,178,952,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,952,581.28/97,867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,354.08

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