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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,995.42, 135,233.64 and 53,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,995.42, 135,233.64 and 53,283.42 is: 73,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,995.42 : 135,233.64 = 53,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,995.42/135,233.64 = 53,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,995.42x = 135,233.64 × 53,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,995.42x = 7,205,710,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,710,838.25/97,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,531.10

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