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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,910.25, 135,158.84 and 62,155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,910.25, 135,158.84 and 62,155.23 is: 85,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,910.25 : 135,158.84 = 62,155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,910.25/135,158.84 = 62,155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,910.25x = 135,158.84 × 62,155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,910.25x = 8,400,828,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,828,475.96/97,910.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,801.32

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