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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,328.78, 135,692.72 and 54,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,328.78, 135,692.72 and 54,720.59 is: 75,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,328.78 : 135,692.72 = 54,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,328.78/135,692.72 = 54,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,328.78x = 135,692.72 × 54,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,328.78x = 7,425,185,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,185,494.67/98,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,513.86

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