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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,182.82, 135,504.95 and 59,934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,182.82, 135,504.95 and 59,934.35 is: 82,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,182.82 : 135,504.95 = 59,934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,182.82/135,504.95 = 59,934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,182.82x = 135,504.95 × 59,934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,182.82x = 8,121,401,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,401,100.03/98,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,717.13

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