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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,183.76, 135,492.73 and 59,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,183.76, 135,492.73 and 59,935.25 is: 82,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,183.76 : 135,492.73 = 59,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,183.76/135,492.73 = 59,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,183.76x = 135,492.73 × 59,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,183.76x = 8,120,790,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,790,834.63/98,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,710.13

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