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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,968.52, 135,196.64 and 53,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,968.52, 135,196.64 and 53,256.52 is: 73,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,968.52 : 135,196.64 = 53,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,968.52/135,196.64 = 53,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,968.52x = 135,196.64 × 53,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,968.52x = 7,200,102,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,102,562.09/97,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,494.04

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