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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,995.12, 136,434.76 and 72,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,995.12, 136,434.76 and 72,095.04 is: 99,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,995.12 : 136,434.76 = 72,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,995.12/136,434.76 = 72,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,995.12x = 136,434.76 × 72,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,995.12x = 9,836,269,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,269,479.59/98,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,361.16

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