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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,217.94, 135,534.38 and 57,922.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,217.94, 135,534.38 and 57,922.46 is: 79,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,217.94 : 135,534.38 = 57,922.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,217.94/135,534.38 = 57,922.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,217.94x = 135,534.38 × 57,922.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,217.94x = 7,850,484,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850,484,753.40/98,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,929.24

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