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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,377.56, 135,762.60 and 53,665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,377.56, 135,762.60 and 53,665.56 is: 74,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,377.56 : 135,762.60 = 53,665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,377.56/135,762.60 = 53,665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,377.56x = 135,762.60 × 53,665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,377.56x = 7,285,775,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,775,956.06/98,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,059.33

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