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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,269.78, 135,612.42 and 53,557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,269.78, 135,612.42 and 53,557.78 is: 73,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,269.78 : 135,612.42 = 53,557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,269.78/135,612.42 = 53,557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,269.78x = 135,612.42 × 53,557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,269.78x = 7,263,100,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,100,155.63/98,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,909.80

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