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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,059.38, 135,350.51 and 64,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,059.38, 135,350.51 and 64,073.04 is: 88,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,059.38 : 135,350.51 = 64,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,059.38/135,350.51 = 64,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,059.38x = 135,350.51 × 64,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,059.38x = 8,672,318,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,318,320.89/98,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,439.46

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