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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,407, 135,801.66 and 53,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,407, 135,801.66 and 53,695 is: 74,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,407 : 135,801.66 = 53,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,407/135,801.66 = 53,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,407x = 135,801.66 × 53,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,407x = 7,291,870,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,870,133.70/98,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,099.10

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