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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,762.91, 136,291.79 and 53,439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,762.91, 136,291.79 and 53,439.89 is: 73,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,762.91 : 136,291.79 = 53,439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,762.91/136,291.79 = 53,439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,762.91x = 136,291.79 × 53,439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,762.91x = 7,283,418,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,418,265.50/98,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,746.49

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