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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,141.52, 135,435.32 and 53,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,141.52, 135,435.32 and 53,429.52 is: 73,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,141.52 : 135,435.32 = 53,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,141.52/135,435.32 = 53,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,141.52x = 135,435.32 × 53,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,141.52x = 7,236,244,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,244,138.65/98,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,732.75

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