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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,153.40, 135,451.70 and 53,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,153.40, 135,451.70 and 53,441.40 is: 73,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,153.40 : 135,451.70 = 53,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,153.40/135,451.70 = 53,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,153.40x = 135,451.70 × 53,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,153.40x = 7,238,728,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,728,480.38/98,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,749.14

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