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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,552.28, 136,002.08 and 53,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,552.28, 136,002.08 and 53,230.24 is: 73,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,552.28 : 136,002.08 = 53,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,552.28/136,002.08 = 53,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,552.28x = 136,002.08 × 53,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,552.28x = 7,239,423,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,423,358.90/98,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,457.70

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