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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,446.20, 135,855.72 and 53,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,446.20, 135,855.72 and 53,734.20 is: 74,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,446.20 : 135,855.72 = 53,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,446.20/135,855.72 = 53,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,446.20x = 135,855.72 × 53,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,446.20x = 7,300,098,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,098,429.62/98,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,153.18

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