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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,566.63, 136,021.83 and 53,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,566.63, 136,021.83 and 53,244.60 is: 73,477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,566.63 : 136,021.83 = 53,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,566.63/136,021.83 = 53,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,566.63x = 136,021.83 × 53,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,566.63x = 7,242,428,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,428,475.77/98,566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,477.49

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