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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,220.48, 135,545.28 and 53,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,220.48, 135,545.28 and 53,508.48 is: 73,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,220.48 : 135,545.28 = 53,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,220.48/135,545.28 = 53,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,220.48x = 135,545.28 × 53,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,220.48x = 7,252,821,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,821,903.97/98,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,842.26

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