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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,993, 136,616.86 and 54,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,993, 136,616.86 and 54,281 is: 74,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,993 : 136,616.86 = 54,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,993/136,616.86 = 54,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,993x = 136,616.86 × 54,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,993x = 7,415,699,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,699,777.66/98,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,911.36

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