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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,983.96, 135,220.23 and 59,745.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,983.96, 135,220.23 and 59,745.48 is: 82,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,983.96 : 135,220.23 = 59,745.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,983.96/135,220.23 = 59,745.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,983.96x = 135,220.23 × 59,745.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,983.96x = 8,078,797,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,797,547.06/97,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,450.20

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