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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,173.49, 135,475.76 and 59,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,173.49, 135,475.76 and 59,996.93 is: 82,793.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,173.49 : 135,475.76 = 59,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,173.49/135,475.76 = 59,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,173.49x = 135,475.76 × 59,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,173.49x = 8,128,129,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,129,162.03/98,173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,793.53

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