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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,036, 135,289.80 and 53,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,036, 135,289.80 and 53,324 is: 73,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,036 : 135,289.80 = 53,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,036/135,289.80 = 53,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,036x = 135,289.80 × 53,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,036x = 7,214,193,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,193,295.20/98,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,587.19

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