Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,812, 136,360.56 and 54,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,812, 136,360.56 and 54,100 is: 74,658
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,812 : 136,360.56 = 54,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,812/136,360.56 = 54,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,812x = 136,360.56 × 54,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,812x = 7,377,106,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,377,106,296/98,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,658
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