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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,176.77, 98,238.96 and 59,228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,176.77, 98,238.96 and 59,228.46 is: 81,747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,176.77 : 98,238.96 = 59,228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,176.77/98,238.96 = 59,228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,176.77x = 98,238.96 × 59,228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,176.77x = 5,818,542,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,542,312.80/71,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,747.77

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