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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,968.13, 148,429.41 and 58,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,968.13, 148,429.41 and 58,998.39 is: 88,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,968.13 : 148,429.41 = 58,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,968.13/148,429.41 = 58,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,968.13x = 148,429.41 × 58,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,968.13x = 8,757,096,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,096,218.65/98,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,484.01

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