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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,274.96, 135,619.38 and 53,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,274.96, 135,619.38 and 53,562.96 is: 73,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,274.96 : 135,619.38 = 53,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,274.96/135,619.38 = 53,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,274.96x = 135,619.38 × 53,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,274.96x = 7,264,175,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,175,426.16/98,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,916.85

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