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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,223.68, 147,159.36 and 59,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,223.68, 147,159.36 and 59,685.08 is: 89,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,223.68 : 147,159.36 = 59,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,223.68/147,159.36 = 59,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,223.68x = 147,159.36 × 59,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,223.68x = 8,783,218,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,218,174.35/98,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,420.58

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