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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,292.72, 135,642.60 and 53,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,292.72, 135,642.60 and 53,580.72 is: 73,940.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,292.72 : 135,642.60 = 53,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,292.72/135,642.60 = 53,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,292.72x = 135,642.60 × 53,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,292.72x = 7,267,828,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,828,170.67/98,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,940.66

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