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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,008.38, 135,205.20 and 66,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,008.38, 135,205.20 and 66,188.34 is: 91,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,008.38 : 135,205.20 = 66,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,008.38/135,205.20 = 66,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,008.38x = 135,205.20 × 66,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,008.38x = 8,949,007,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,949,007,747.37/98,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,308.60

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