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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,241.23, 135,572.89 and 53,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,241.23, 135,572.89 and 53,529.23 is: 73,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,241.23 : 135,572.89 = 53,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,241.23/135,572.89 = 53,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,241.23x = 135,572.89 × 53,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,241.23x = 7,257,112,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,112,205.47/98,241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,870.33

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