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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,977.66, 135,214.50 and 54,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,977.66, 135,214.50 and 54,970.76 is: 75,862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,977.66 : 135,214.50 = 54,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,977.66/135,214.50 = 54,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,977.66x = 135,214.50 × 54,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,977.66x = 7,432,843,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,843,151.95/97,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,862.63

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