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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,053.44, 135,312.48 and 53,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,053.44, 135,312.48 and 53,341.44 is: 73,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,053.44 : 135,312.48 = 53,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,053.44/135,312.48 = 53,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,053.44x = 135,312.48 × 53,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,053.44x = 7,217,762,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,762,533.17/98,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,610.50

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