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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,060.24, 135,323.72 and 53,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,060.24, 135,323.72 and 53,348.56 is: 73,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,060.24 : 135,323.72 = 53,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,060.24/135,323.72 = 53,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,060.24x = 135,323.72 × 53,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,060.24x = 7,219,325,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,219,325,595.84/98,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,621.33

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