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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.35, 136,307.56 and 53,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.35, 136,307.56 and 53,451.34 is: 73,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.35 : 136,307.56 = 53,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.35/136,307.56 = 53,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.35x = 136,307.56 × 53,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.35x = 7,285,821,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,821,734.13/98,774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,762.28

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