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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,728, 136,244.64 and 53,405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,728, 136,244.64 and 53,405.98 is: 73,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,728 : 136,244.64 = 53,405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,728/136,244.64 = 53,405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,728x = 136,244.64 × 53,405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,728x = 7,276,278,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,278,518.95/98,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,700.25

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