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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,089, 135,362.82 and 58,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,089, 135,362.82 and 58,345 is: 80,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,089 : 135,362.82 = 58,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,089/135,362.82 = 58,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,089x = 135,362.82 × 58,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,089x = 7,897,743,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,743,732.90/98,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,516.10

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