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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,966.46, 135,195.20 and 54,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,966.46, 135,195.20 and 54,955.49 is: 75,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,966.46 : 135,195.20 = 54,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,966.46/135,195.20 = 54,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,966.46x = 135,195.20 × 54,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,966.46x = 7,429,718,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,718,461.65/97,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,839.41

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