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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,285.25, 135,633.74 and 53,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,285.25, 135,633.74 and 53,573.25 is: 73,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,285.25 : 135,633.74 = 53,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,285.25/135,633.74 = 53,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,285.25x = 135,633.74 × 53,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,285.25x = 7,266,339,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,339,993.59/98,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,931.13

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