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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,755.38, 136,282.50 and 53,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,755.38, 136,282.50 and 53,433.18 is: 73,737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,755.38 : 136,282.50 = 53,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,755.38/136,282.50 = 53,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,755.38x = 136,282.50 × 53,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,755.38x = 7,282,007,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,007,353.35/98,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,737.83

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