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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,190.72, 135,502.56 and 53,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,190.72, 135,502.56 and 53,478.72 is: 73,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,190.72 : 135,502.56 = 53,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,190.72/135,502.56 = 53,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,190.72x = 135,502.56 × 53,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,190.72x = 7,246,503,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,503,465.52/98,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,800.29

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