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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,994, 136,612.26 and 58,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,994, 136,612.26 and 58,728 is: 81,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,994 : 136,612.26 = 58,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,994/136,612.26 = 58,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,994x = 136,612.26 × 58,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,994x = 8,022,964,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,964,805.28/98,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,044.96

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