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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,262, 135,602.52 and 53,550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,262, 135,602.52 and 53,550.96 is: 73,900.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,262 : 135,602.52 = 53,550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,262/135,602.52 = 53,550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,262x = 135,602.52 × 53,550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,262x = 7,261,645,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,645,124.42/98,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,900.85

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