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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,068, 135,333.84 and 53,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,068, 135,333.84 and 53,356.32 is: 73,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,068 : 135,333.84 = 53,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,068/135,333.84 = 53,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,068x = 135,333.84 × 53,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,068x = 7,220,915,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,915,673.87/98,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,631.72

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