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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,259.75, 135,598.59 and 53,547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,259.75, 135,598.59 and 53,547.75 is: 73,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,259.75 : 135,598.59 = 53,547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,259.75/135,598.59 = 53,547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,259.75x = 135,598.59 × 53,547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,259.75x = 7,260,999,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,999,397.67/98,259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,895.97

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