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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,985.25, 135,244.13 and 60,237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,985.25, 135,244.13 and 60,237.63 is: 83,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,985.25 : 135,244.13 = 60,237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,985.25/135,244.13 = 60,237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,985.25x = 135,244.13 × 60,237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,985.25x = 8,146,785,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,785,862.61/97,985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,142.98

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