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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,548.01, 135,996.24 and 53,225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,548.01, 135,996.24 and 53,225.99 is: 73,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,548.01 : 135,996.24 = 53,225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,548.01/135,996.24 = 53,225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,548.01x = 135,996.24 × 53,225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,548.01x = 7,238,534,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,534,510.28/98,548.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,451.86

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