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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,360.76, 135,732.78 and 53,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,360.76, 135,732.78 and 53,640.12 is: 74,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,360.76 : 135,732.78 = 53,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,360.76/135,732.78 = 53,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,360.76x = 135,732.78 × 53,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,360.76x = 7,280,722,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,722,607.13/98,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,020.60

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