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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,769, 136,301.58 and 54,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,769, 136,301.58 and 54,057 is: 74,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,769 : 136,301.58 = 54,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,769/136,301.58 = 54,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,769x = 136,301.58 × 54,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,769x = 7,368,054,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,054,510.06/98,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,598.86

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