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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,298.28, 135,651.60 and 53,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,298.28, 135,651.60 and 53,586.28 is: 73,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,298.28 : 135,651.60 = 53,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,298.28/135,651.60 = 53,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,298.28x = 135,651.60 × 53,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,298.28x = 7,269,064,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,064,620.05/98,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,949.05

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