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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,435.57, 135,768.56 and 74,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,435.57, 135,768.56 and 74,237.54 is: 102,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,435.57 : 135,768.56 = 74,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,435.57/135,768.56 = 74,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,435.57x = 135,768.56 × 74,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,435.57x = 10,079,122,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,122,853.71/98,435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,393.10

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