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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,008.69, 135,231.13 and 57,707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,008.69, 135,231.13 and 57,707.75 is: 79,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,008.69 : 135,231.13 = 57,707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,008.69/135,231.13 = 57,707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,008.69x = 135,231.13 × 57,707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,008.69x = 7,803,883,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,883,638.24/98,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,624.41

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