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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,022, 135,271.40 and 53,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,022, 135,271.40 and 53,310.96 is: 73,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,022 : 135,271.40 = 53,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,022/135,271.40 = 53,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,022x = 135,271.40 × 53,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,022x = 7,211,448,194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,448,194.54/98,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,569.69

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