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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,213.62, 135,534.81 and 53,501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,213.62, 135,534.81 and 53,501.62 is: 73,832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,213.62 : 135,534.81 = 53,501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,213.62/135,534.81 = 53,501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,213.62x = 135,534.81 × 53,501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,213.62x = 7,251,331,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,331,901.39/98,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,832.24

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