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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,716.02, 136,231.33 and 54,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,716.02, 136,231.33 and 54,004.02 is: 74,527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,716.02 : 136,231.33 = 54,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,716.02/136,231.33 = 54,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,716.02x = 136,231.33 × 54,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,716.02x = 7,357,039,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,039,469.95/98,716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,527.31

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