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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.62, 135,532.05 and 53,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.62, 135,532.05 and 53,499.62 is: 73,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.62 : 135,532.05 = 53,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.62/135,532.05 = 53,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.62x = 135,532.05 × 53,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.62x = 7,250,913,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,913,172.82/98,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,829.48

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