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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,664.32, 148,033.76 and 59,248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,664.32, 148,033.76 and 59,248.91 is: 88,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,664.32 : 148,033.76 = 59,248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,664.32/148,033.76 = 59,248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,664.32x = 148,033.76 × 59,248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,664.32x = 8,770,837,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770,837,886.79/98,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,895.75

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