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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,668.47, 148,039.74 and 59,253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,668.47, 148,039.74 and 59,253.87 is: 88,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,668.47 : 148,039.74 = 59,253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,668.47/148,039.74 = 59,253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,668.47x = 148,039.74 × 59,253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,668.47x = 8,771,927,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771,927,508.79/98,668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,903.05

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