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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,524.32, 135,955.36 and 58,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,524.32, 135,955.36 and 58,239.76 is: 80,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,524.32 : 135,955.36 = 58,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,524.32/135,955.36 = 58,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,524.32x = 135,955.36 × 58,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,524.32x = 7,918,007,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918,007,537.11/98,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,366.02

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