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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,761.91, 136,290.41 and 53,438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,761.91, 136,290.41 and 53,438.89 is: 73,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,761.91 : 136,290.41 = 53,438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,761.91/136,290.41 = 53,438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,761.91x = 136,290.41 × 53,438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,761.91x = 7,283,208,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,208,228.04/98,761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,745.11

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