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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,297.28, 135,650.22 and 53,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,297.28, 135,650.22 and 53,585.28 is: 73,947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,297.28 : 135,650.22 = 53,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,297.28/135,650.22 = 53,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,297.28x = 135,650.22 × 53,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,297.28x = 7,268,855,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,855,020.76/98,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,947.67

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