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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,236.12, 135,565.86 and 53,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,236.12, 135,565.86 and 53,524.12 is: 73,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,236.12 : 135,565.86 = 53,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,236.12/135,565.86 = 53,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,236.12x = 135,565.86 × 53,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,236.12x = 7,256,043,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,043,358.54/98,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,863.29

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