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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,755.94, 136,282.22 and 53,432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,755.94, 136,282.22 and 53,432.93 is: 73,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,755.94 : 136,282.22 = 53,432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,755.94/136,282.22 = 53,432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,755.94x = 136,282.22 × 53,432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,755.94x = 7,281,958,795.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,958,795.79/98,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,736.92

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