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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,873.08, 135,064.92 and 53,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,873.08, 135,064.92 and 53,161.08 is: 73,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,873.08 : 135,064.92 = 53,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,873.08/135,064.92 = 53,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,873.08x = 135,064.92 × 53,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,873.08x = 7,180,197,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,197,017.31/97,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,362.33

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