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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,651.08, 136,136.44 and 53,939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,651.08, 136,136.44 and 53,939.08 is: 74,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,651.08 : 136,136.44 = 53,939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,651.08/136,136.44 = 53,939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,651.08x = 136,136.44 × 53,939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,651.08x = 7,343,074,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,074,328.08/98,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,434.81

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