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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,683.92, 136,184.57 and 54,482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,683.92, 136,184.57 and 54,482.90 is: 75,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,683.92 : 136,184.57 = 54,482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,683.92/136,184.57 = 54,482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,683.92x = 136,184.57 × 54,482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,683.92x = 7,419,729,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,729,355.52/98,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,186.81

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