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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,126.50, 135,414.57 and 53,414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,126.50, 135,414.57 and 53,414.50 is: 73,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,126.50 : 135,414.57 = 53,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,126.50/135,414.57 = 53,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,126.50x = 135,414.57 × 53,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,126.50x = 7,233,101,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,101,549.27/98,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,712.01

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