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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,466, 135,865.12 and 58,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,466, 135,865.12 and 58,186.32 is: 80,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,466 : 135,865.12 = 58,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,466/135,865.12 = 58,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,466x = 135,865.12 × 58,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,466x = 7,905,491,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,905,491,349.16/98,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,286.51

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