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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,711.52, 136,221.50 and 53,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,711.52, 136,221.50 and 53,389.56 is: 73,677.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,711.52 : 136,221.50 = 53,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,711.52/136,221.50 = 53,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,711.52x = 136,221.50 × 53,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,711.52x = 7,272,805,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,805,680.59/98,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,677.38

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