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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,173.50, 135,474.57 and 59,888.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,173.50, 135,474.57 and 59,888.85 is: 82,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,173.50 : 135,474.57 = 59,888.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,173.50/135,474.57 = 59,888.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,173.50x = 135,474.57 × 59,888.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,173.50x = 8,113,416,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113,416,201.54/98,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,643.65

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