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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,127.50, 135,415.95 and 53,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,127.50, 135,415.95 and 53,415.50 is: 73,713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,127.50 : 135,415.95 = 53,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,127.50/135,415.95 = 53,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,127.50x = 135,415.95 × 53,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,127.50x = 7,233,310,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,310,677.23/98,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,713.39

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