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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,744.42, 136,263.93 and 56,316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,744.42, 136,263.93 and 56,316.62 is: 77,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,744.42 : 136,263.93 = 56,316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,744.42/136,263.93 = 56,316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,744.42x = 136,263.93 × 56,316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,744.42x = 7,673,923,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,923,965.52/98,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,715.01

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