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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,127, 135,432.93 and 57,838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,127, 135,432.93 and 57,838.41 is: 79,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,127 : 135,432.93 = 57,838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,127/135,432.93 = 57,838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,127x = 135,432.93 × 57,838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,127x = 7,833,225,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833,225,332.84/98,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,827.42

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