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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,020.24, 135,332.68 and 87,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,020.24, 135,332.68 and 87,391.44 is: 120,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,020.24 : 135,332.68 = 87,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,020.24/135,332.68 = 87,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,020.24x = 135,332.68 × 87,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,020.24x = 11,826,917,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826,917,784.26/98,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,657.91

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