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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,546.31, 135,993.86 and 53,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,546.31, 135,993.86 and 53,224.28 is: 73,449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,546.31 : 135,993.86 = 53,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,546.31/135,993.86 = 53,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,546.31x = 135,993.86 × 53,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,546.31x = 7,238,175,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,175,282.92/98,546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,449.48

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