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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,483.33, 135,717.38 and 71,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,483.33, 135,717.38 and 71,583.23 is: 98,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,483.33 : 135,717.38 = 71,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,483.33/135,717.38 = 71,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,483.33x = 135,717.38 × 71,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,483.33x = 9,715,088,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,088,427.54/98,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,647.03

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