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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,323.76, 135,686.92 and 53,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,323.76, 135,686.92 and 53,611.76 is: 73,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,323.76 : 135,686.92 = 53,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,323.76/135,686.92 = 53,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,323.76x = 135,686.92 × 53,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,323.76x = 7,274,414,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274,414,590.18/98,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,984.30

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