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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,825.20, 148,237.80 and 59,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,825.20, 148,237.80 and 59,426.80 is: 89,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,825.20 : 148,237.80 = 59,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,825.20/148,237.80 = 59,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,825.20x = 148,237.80 × 59,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,825.20x = 8,809,298,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,298,093.04/98,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,140.20

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