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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,948, 135,180.66 and 54,944.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,948, 135,180.66 and 54,944.02 is: 75,829.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,948 : 135,180.66 = 54,944.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,948/135,180.66 = 54,944.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,948x = 135,180.66 × 54,944.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,948x = 7,427,368,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427,368,886.65/97,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,829.71

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