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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,761.28, 136,289.55 and 53,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,761.28, 136,289.55 and 53,438.27 is: 73,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,761.28 : 136,289.55 = 53,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,761.28/136,289.55 = 53,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,761.28x = 136,289.55 × 53,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,761.28x = 7,283,077,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,077,089.63/98,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,744.25

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