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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,785.07, 136,323.71 and 53,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,785.07, 136,323.71 and 53,463.04 is: 73,779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,785.07 : 136,323.71 = 53,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,785.07/136,323.71 = 53,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,785.07x = 136,323.71 × 53,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,785.07x = 7,288,279,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288,279,553.04/98,785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,779.16

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