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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,720.80, 98,581.20 and 60,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,720.80, 98,581.20 and 60,277.60 is: 90,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,720.80 : 98,581.20 = 60,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,720.80/98,581.20 = 60,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,720.80x = 98,581.20 × 60,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,720.80x = 5,942,238,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,238,141.12/65,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,416.40

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