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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,547.76, 135,995.88 and 53,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,547.76, 135,995.88 and 53,225.74 is: 73,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,547.76 : 135,995.88 = 53,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,547.76/135,995.88 = 53,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,547.76x = 135,995.88 × 53,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,547.76x = 7,238,481,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,481,349.95/98,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,451.51

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