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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,109.75, 135,391.47 and 53,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,109.75, 135,391.47 and 53,397.75 is: 73,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,109.75 : 135,391.47 = 53,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,109.75/135,391.47 = 53,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,109.75x = 135,391.47 × 53,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,109.75x = 7,229,599,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,599,867.19/98,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,688.90

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