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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,521.88, 135,963.44 and 53,809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,521.88, 135,963.44 and 53,809.88 is: 74,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,521.88 : 135,963.44 = 53,809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,521.88/135,963.44 = 53,809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,521.88x = 135,963.44 × 53,809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,521.88x = 7,316,175,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,175,441.92/98,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,259.40

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