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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,227.26, 135,547.41 and 57,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,227.26, 135,547.41 and 57,942.66 is: 79,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,227.26 : 135,547.41 = 57,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,227.26/135,547.41 = 57,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,227.26x = 135,547.41 × 57,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,227.26x = 7,853,977,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,853,977,491.51/98,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,957.21

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