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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.13, 135,532.79 and 53,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.13, 135,532.79 and 53,499.13 is: 73,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.13 : 135,532.79 = 53,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.13/135,532.79 = 53,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.13x = 135,532.79 × 53,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.13x = 7,250,886,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,886,351.47/98,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,829.58

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