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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,553.78, 136,004.18 and 53,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,553.78, 136,004.18 and 53,231.76 is: 73,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,553.78 : 136,004.18 = 53,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,553.78/136,004.18 = 53,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,553.78x = 136,004.18 × 53,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,553.78x = 7,239,741,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,741,602.60/98,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,459.81

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