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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,370.52, 135,751.74 and 53,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,370.52, 135,751.74 and 53,659.48 is: 74,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,370.52 : 135,751.74 = 53,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,370.52/135,751.74 = 53,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,370.52x = 135,751.74 × 53,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,370.52x = 7,284,367,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,367,777.50/98,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,050.31

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