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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,451.94, 135,817.52 and 58,138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,451.94, 135,817.52 and 58,138.24 is: 80,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,451.94 : 135,817.52 = 58,138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,451.94/135,817.52 = 58,138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,451.94x = 135,817.52 × 58,138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,451.94x = 7,896,191,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,191,573.96/98,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,203.51

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