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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,247.74, 135,581.85 and 53,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,247.74, 135,581.85 and 53,535.74 is: 73,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,247.74 : 135,581.85 = 53,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,247.74/135,581.85 = 53,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,247.74x = 135,581.85 × 53,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,247.74x = 7,258,473,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,473,992.41/98,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,879.30

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