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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,241.22, 135,572.88 and 53,529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,241.22, 135,572.88 and 53,529.22 is: 73,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,241.22 : 135,572.88 = 53,529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,241.22/135,572.88 = 53,529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,241.22x = 135,572.88 × 53,529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,241.22x = 7,257,110,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,110,519.55/98,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,870.32

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