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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,629.50, 147,981.51 and 59,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,629.50, 147,981.51 and 59,214.09 is: 88,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,629.50 : 147,981.51 = 59,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,629.50/147,981.51 = 59,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,629.50x = 147,981.51 × 59,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,629.50x = 8,762,590,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,590,451.48/98,629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,843.50

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