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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,872.76, 135,064.54 and 53,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,872.76, 135,064.54 and 53,160.76 is: 73,361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,872.76 : 135,064.54 = 53,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,872.76/135,064.54 = 53,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,872.76x = 135,064.54 × 53,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,872.76x = 7,180,133,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,133,595.45/97,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,361.92

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