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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,241.60, 135,573.36 and 53,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,241.60, 135,573.36 and 53,529.60 is: 73,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,241.60 : 135,573.36 = 53,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,241.60/135,573.36 = 53,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,241.60x = 135,573.36 × 53,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,241.60x = 7,257,187,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,187,731.46/98,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,870.82

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