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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,200.86, 135,529.83 and 59,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,200.86, 135,529.83 and 59,952.39 is: 82,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,200.86 : 135,529.83 = 59,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,200.86/135,529.83 = 59,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,200.86x = 135,529.83 × 59,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,200.86x = 8,125,337,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,337,224.79/98,200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,742.02

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