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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,514.05, 135,952.75 and 58,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,514.05, 135,952.75 and 58,262.32 is: 80,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,514.05 : 135,952.75 = 58,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,514.05/135,952.75 = 58,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,514.05x = 135,952.75 × 58,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,514.05x = 7,920,921,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,920,921,654.30/98,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,403.98

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