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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,958, 136,562.52 and 59,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,958, 136,562.52 and 59,214 is: 81,715.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,958 : 136,562.52 = 59,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,958/136,562.52 = 59,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,958x = 136,562.52 × 59,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,958x = 8,086,413,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086,413,059.28/98,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,715.61

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