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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,720.02, 136,236.85 and 54,008.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,720.02, 136,236.85 and 54,008.02 is: 74,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,720.02 : 136,236.85 = 54,008.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,720.02/136,236.85 = 54,008.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,720.02x = 136,236.85 × 54,008.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,720.02x = 7,357,882,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,882,519.54/98,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,532.83

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