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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,548.76, 135,997.26 and 53,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,548.76, 135,997.26 and 53,226.74 is: 73,452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,548.76 : 135,997.26 = 53,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,548.76/135,997.26 = 53,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,548.76x = 135,997.26 × 53,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,548.76x = 7,238,690,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,690,798.73/98,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,452.89

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