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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,104.82, 146,971.53 and 58,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,104.82, 146,971.53 and 58,003.74 is: 86,895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,104.82 : 146,971.53 = 58,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,104.82/146,971.53 = 58,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,104.82x = 146,971.53 × 58,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,104.82x = 8,524,898,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,898,413.52/98,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,895.82

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