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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,668.46, 136,159.71 and 53,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,668.46, 136,159.71 and 53,955.50 is: 74,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,668.46 : 136,159.71 = 53,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,668.46/136,159.71 = 53,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,668.46x = 136,159.71 × 53,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,668.46x = 7,346,565,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,565,232.91/98,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,457.08

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