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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,238.13, 135,568.61 and 53,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,238.13, 135,568.61 and 53,526.13 is: 73,866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,238.13 : 135,568.61 = 53,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,238.13/135,568.61 = 53,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,238.13x = 135,568.61 × 53,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,238.13x = 7,256,463,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,463,042.78/98,238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,866.05

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