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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,097.60, 135,373.44 and 53,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,097.60, 135,373.44 and 53,385.60 is: 73,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,097.60 : 135,373.44 = 53,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,097.60/135,373.44 = 53,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,097.60x = 135,373.44 × 53,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,097.60x = 7,226,992,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,992,318.46/98,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,671.45

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