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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,644.08, 148,003.38 and 59,228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,644.08, 148,003.38 and 59,228.68 is: 88,865.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,644.08 : 148,003.38 = 59,228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,644.08/148,003.38 = 59,228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,644.08x = 148,003.38 × 59,228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,644.08x = 8,766,044,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,766,044,832.94/98,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,865.39

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