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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,871.76, 135,063.16 and 53,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,871.76, 135,063.16 and 53,159.76 is: 73,360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,871.76 : 135,063.16 = 53,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,871.76/135,063.16 = 53,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,871.76x = 135,063.16 × 53,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,871.76x = 7,179,925,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,925,170.44/97,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,360.54

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