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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,966.99, 135,205.77 and 55,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,966.99, 135,205.77 and 55,533.25 is: 76,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,966.99 : 135,205.77 = 55,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,966.99/135,205.77 = 55,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,966.99x = 135,205.77 × 55,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,966.99x = 7,508,415,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,415,826.85/97,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,642.30

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