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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,520.96, 135,958.08 and 53,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,520.96, 135,958.08 and 53,808 is: 74,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,520.96 : 135,958.08 = 53,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,520.96/135,958.08 = 53,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,520.96x = 135,958.08 × 53,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,520.96x = 7,315,632,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,315,632,368.64/98,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,254.58

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