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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,009.69, 135,232.51 and 57,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,009.69, 135,232.51 and 57,708.75 is: 79,625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,009.69 : 135,232.51 = 57,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,009.69/135,232.51 = 57,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,009.69x = 135,232.51 × 57,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,009.69x = 7,804,099,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,099,111.46/98,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,625.79

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