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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,755.53, 136,281.66 and 53,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,755.53, 136,281.66 and 53,432.52 is: 73,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,755.53 : 136,281.66 = 53,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,755.53/136,281.66 = 53,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,755.53x = 136,281.66 × 53,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,755.53x = 7,281,871,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,871,720.55/98,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,736.35

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