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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,879.67, 136,430.33 and 58,586.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,879.67, 136,430.33 and 58,586.47 is: 80,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,879.67 : 136,430.33 = 58,586.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,879.67/136,430.33 = 58,586.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,879.67x = 136,430.33 × 58,586.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,879.67x = 7,992,971,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,971,569.05/98,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,835.34

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