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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,428.08, 135,830.70 and 53,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,428.08, 135,830.70 and 53,716.08 is: 74,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,428.08 : 135,830.70 = 53,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,428.08/135,830.70 = 53,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,428.08x = 135,830.70 × 53,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,428.08x = 7,296,292,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296,292,747.66/98,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,128.16

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