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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,735.20, 136,253.96 and 53,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,735.20, 136,253.96 and 53,413 is: 73,709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,735.20 : 136,253.96 = 53,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,735.20/136,253.96 = 53,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,735.20x = 136,253.96 × 53,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,735.20x = 7,277,732,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,732,765.48/98,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,709.61

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