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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,052.68, 147,079 and 58,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,052.68, 147,079 and 58,621.08 is: 87,931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,052.68 : 147,079 = 58,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,052.68/147,079 = 58,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,052.68x = 147,079 × 58,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,052.68x = 8,621,929,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,929,825.32/98,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,931.61

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