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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,827.72, 136,380.90 and 54,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,827.72, 136,380.90 and 54,115.72 is: 74,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,827.72 : 136,380.90 = 54,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,827.72/136,380.90 = 54,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,827.72x = 136,380.90 × 54,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,827.72x = 7,380,350,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,380,350,597.75/98,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,678.95

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