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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,253.93, 135,590.43 and 53,541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,253.93, 135,590.43 and 53,541.93 is: 73,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,253.93 : 135,590.43 = 53,541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,253.93/135,590.43 = 53,541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,253.93x = 135,590.43 × 53,541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,253.93x = 7,259,773,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,773,311.73/98,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,887.87

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