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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,135.19, 146,978.61 and 58,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,135.19, 146,978.61 and 58,611.24 is: 87,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,135.19 : 146,978.61 = 58,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,135.19/146,978.61 = 58,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,135.19x = 146,978.61 × 58,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,135.19x = 8,614,598,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614,598,034.41/98,135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,782.97

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