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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,590.79, 136,055.34 and 53,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,590.79, 136,055.34 and 53,268.76 is: 73,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,590.79 : 136,055.34 = 53,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,590.79/136,055.34 = 53,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,590.79x = 136,055.34 × 53,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,590.79x = 7,247,499,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,499,253.18/98,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,510.92

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