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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,253.94, 135,590.44 and 53,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,253.94, 135,590.44 and 53,541.94 is: 73,887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,253.94 : 135,590.44 = 53,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,253.94/135,590.44 = 53,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,253.94x = 135,590.44 × 53,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,253.94x = 7,259,775,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,775,203.05/98,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,887.88

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