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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,958.23, 135,181.93 and 53,247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,958.23, 135,181.93 and 53,247.19 is: 73,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,958.23 : 135,181.93 = 53,247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,958.23/135,181.93 = 53,247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,958.23x = 135,181.93 × 53,247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,958.23x = 7,198,057,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,057,911.28/97,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,480.89

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