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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,887, 135,084.06 and 53,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,887, 135,084.06 and 53,175 is: 73,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,887 : 135,084.06 = 53,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,887/135,084.06 = 53,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,887x = 135,084.06 × 53,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,887x = 7,183,094,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,094,890.50/97,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,381.50

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