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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,975.85, 135,206.03 and 53,263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,975.85, 135,206.03 and 53,263.85 is: 73,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,975.85 : 135,206.03 = 53,263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,975.85/135,206.03 = 53,263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,975.85x = 135,206.03 × 53,263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,975.85x = 7,201,593,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,593,158.14/97,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,503.76

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