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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,238.63, 135,569.31 and 53,526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,238.63, 135,569.31 and 53,526.63 is: 73,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,238.63 : 135,569.31 = 53,526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,238.63/135,569.31 = 53,526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,238.63x = 135,569.31 × 53,526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,238.63x = 7,256,568,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,568,295.73/98,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,866.75

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