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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,996.44, 136,554.54 and 58,683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,996.44, 136,554.54 and 58,683.22 is: 80,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,996.44 : 136,554.54 = 58,683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,996.44/136,554.54 = 58,683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,996.44x = 136,554.54 × 58,683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,996.44x = 8,013,460,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,460,112.82/98,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,946.95

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