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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,009.57, 135,245.08 and 54,983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,009.57, 135,245.08 and 54,983.18 is: 75,872.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,009.57 : 135,245.08 = 54,983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,009.57/135,245.08 = 54,983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,009.57x = 135,245.08 × 54,983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,009.57x = 7,436,204,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,204,577.75/98,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,872.23

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