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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,955.52, 136,739.44 and 72,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,955.52, 136,739.44 and 72,051.16 is: 99,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,955.52 : 136,739.44 = 72,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,955.52/136,739.44 = 72,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,955.52x = 136,739.44 × 72,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,955.52x = 9,852,235,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,852,235,269.75/98,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,562.26

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