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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,975.50, 135,207.15 and 53,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,975.50, 135,207.15 and 53,264.46 is: 73,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,975.50 : 135,207.15 = 53,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,975.50/135,207.15 = 53,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,975.50x = 135,207.15 × 53,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,975.50x = 7,201,735,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,735,832.89/97,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,505.48

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