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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,954.57, 135,158.79 and 92,971.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,954.57, 135,158.79 and 92,971.86 is: 128,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,954.57 : 135,158.79 = 92,971.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,954.57/135,158.79 = 92,971.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,954.57x = 135,158.79 × 92,971.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,954.57x = 12,565,964,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,964,101.65/97,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,283.59

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