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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,514.24, 135,949.44 and 53,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,514.24, 135,949.44 and 53,802.24 is: 74,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,514.24 : 135,949.44 = 53,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,514.24/135,949.44 = 53,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,514.24x = 135,949.44 × 53,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,514.24x = 7,314,384,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,314,384,398.75/98,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,246.98

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