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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,196.76, 135,516.84 and 57,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,196.76, 135,516.84 and 57,934.12 is: 79,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,196.76 : 135,516.84 = 57,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,196.76/135,516.84 = 57,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,196.76x = 135,516.84 × 57,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,196.76x = 7,851,048,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,048,870.58/98,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,952.22

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