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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,833.72, 136,389.18 and 54,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,833.72, 136,389.18 and 54,121.72 is: 74,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,833.72 : 136,389.18 = 54,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,833.72/136,389.18 = 54,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,833.72x = 136,389.18 × 54,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,833.72x = 7,381,617,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,617,010.99/98,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,687.23

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