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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,143.88, 135,438.56 and 53,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,143.88, 135,438.56 and 53,431.88 is: 73,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,143.88 : 135,438.56 = 53,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,143.88/135,438.56 = 53,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,143.88x = 135,438.56 × 53,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,143.88x = 7,236,735,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,735,940.94/98,143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,735.99

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