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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,547.36, 135,995.30 and 53,225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,547.36, 135,995.30 and 53,225.34 is: 73,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,547.36 : 135,995.30 = 53,225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,547.36/135,995.30 = 53,225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,547.36x = 135,995.30 × 53,225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,547.36x = 7,238,396,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,396,080.90/98,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,450.94

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