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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,553.76, 136,004.16 and 53,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,553.76, 136,004.16 and 53,231.72 is: 73,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,553.76 : 136,004.16 = 53,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,553.76/136,004.16 = 53,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,553.76x = 136,004.16 × 53,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,553.76x = 7,239,735,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,735,363.96/98,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,459.76

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