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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,198.61, 135,526.73 and 59,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,198.61, 135,526.73 and 59,950.14 is: 82,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,198.61 : 135,526.73 = 59,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,198.61/135,526.73 = 59,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,198.61x = 135,526.73 × 59,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,198.61x = 8,124,846,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124,846,137.49/98,198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,738.91

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