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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,549.27, 135,997.95 and 53,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,549.27, 135,997.95 and 53,227.24 is: 73,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,549.27 : 135,997.95 = 53,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,549.27/135,997.95 = 53,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,549.27x = 135,997.95 × 53,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,549.27x = 7,238,794,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,794,844.17/98,549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,453.56

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