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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,546.27, 135,993.82 and 53,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,546.27, 135,993.82 and 53,224.24 is: 73,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,546.27 : 135,993.82 = 53,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,546.27/135,993.82 = 53,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,546.27x = 135,993.82 × 53,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,546.27x = 7,238,166,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,166,768.11/98,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,449.43

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