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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,975.44, 136,580.24 and 58,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,975.44, 136,580.24 and 58,693.04 is: 80,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,975.44 : 136,580.24 = 58,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,975.44/136,580.24 = 58,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,975.44x = 136,580.24 × 58,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,975.44x = 8,016,309,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016,309,489.53/98,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,992.92

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