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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,967.28, 135,197.64 and 59,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,967.28, 135,197.64 and 59,729.04 is: 82,427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,967.28 : 135,197.64 = 59,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,967.28/135,197.64 = 59,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,967.28x = 135,197.64 × 59,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,967.28x = 8,075,225,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,225,247.47/97,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,427.78

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