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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,954.73, 148,469.46 and 59,539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,954.73, 148,469.46 and 59,539.52 is: 89,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,954.73 : 148,469.46 = 59,539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,954.73/148,469.46 = 59,539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,954.73x = 148,469.46 × 59,539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,954.73x = 8,839,800,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839,800,530.96/98,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,331.76

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