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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,011.14, 135,268.29 and 95,342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,011.14, 135,268.29 and 95,342.46 is: 131,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,011.14 : 135,268.29 = 95,342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,011.14/135,268.29 = 95,342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,011.14x = 135,268.29 × 95,342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,011.14x = 12,896,811,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896,811,528.59/98,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,585.16

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