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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,864, 136,432.80 and 54,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,864, 136,432.80 and 54,152 is: 74,730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,864 : 136,432.80 = 54,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,864/136,432.80 = 54,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,864x = 136,432.80 × 54,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,864x = 7,388,108,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,108,985.60/98,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,730.02

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