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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,236.97, 135,567.02 and 53,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,236.97, 135,567.02 and 53,524.97 is: 73,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,236.97 : 135,567.02 = 53,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,236.97/135,567.02 = 53,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,236.97x = 135,567.02 × 53,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,236.97x = 7,256,220,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,220,341.77/98,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,864.46

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