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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,305.08, 135,662.94 and 53,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,305.08, 135,662.94 and 53,593.08 is: 73,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,305.08 : 135,662.94 = 53,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,305.08/135,662.94 = 53,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,305.08x = 135,662.94 × 53,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,305.08x = 7,270,594,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,594,796.46/98,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,959.50

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