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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,983.46, 135,219.54 and 59,744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,983.46, 135,219.54 and 59,744.98 is: 82,449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,983.46 : 135,219.54 = 59,744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,983.46/135,219.54 = 59,744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,983.46x = 135,219.54 × 59,744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,983.46x = 8,078,688,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,688,712.91/97,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,449.51

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