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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,127.72, 135,433.98 and 57,839.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,127.72, 135,433.98 and 57,839.16 is: 79,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,127.72 : 135,433.98 = 57,839.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,127.72/135,433.98 = 57,839.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,127.72x = 135,433.98 × 57,839.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,127.72x = 7,833,387,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833,387,638.66/98,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,828.49

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