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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,668.96, 136,160.40 and 53,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,668.96, 136,160.40 and 53,956 is: 74,457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,668.96 : 136,160.40 = 53,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,668.96/136,160.40 = 53,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,668.96x = 136,160.40 × 53,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,668.96x = 7,346,670,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,670,542.40/98,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,457.77

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