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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,237.38, 135,567.58 and 53,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,237.38, 135,567.58 and 53,525.38 is: 73,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,237.38 : 135,567.58 = 53,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,237.38/135,567.58 = 53,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,237.38x = 135,567.58 × 53,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,237.38x = 7,256,305,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,305,557.34/98,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,865.02

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