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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,247.52, 135,582.16 and 53,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,247.52, 135,582.16 and 53,535.52 is: 73,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,247.52 : 135,582.16 = 53,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,247.52/135,582.16 = 53,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,247.52x = 135,582.16 × 53,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,247.52x = 7,258,461,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,461,438.32/98,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,879.33

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