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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,173.44, 135,475.63 and 59,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,173.44, 135,475.63 and 59,996.84 is: 82,793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,173.44 : 135,475.63 = 59,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,173.44/135,475.63 = 59,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,173.44x = 135,475.63 × 59,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,173.44x = 8,128,108,869.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,108,869.64/98,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,793.36

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