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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,186.75, 135,497.72 and 53,474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,186.75, 135,497.72 and 53,474.75 is: 73,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,186.75 : 135,497.72 = 53,474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,186.75/135,497.72 = 53,474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,186.75x = 135,497.72 × 53,474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,186.75x = 7,245,706,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,706,702.57/98,186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,795.16

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