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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,242.92, 147,363.24 and 58,811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,242.92, 147,363.24 and 58,811.04 is: 88,215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,242.92 : 147,363.24 = 58,811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,242.92/147,363.24 = 58,811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,242.92x = 147,363.24 × 58,811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,242.92x = 8,666,585,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,585,402.17/98,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,215.88

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