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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,042, 135,345.48 and 65,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,042, 135,345.48 and 65,764.88 is: 90,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,042 : 135,345.48 = 65,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,042/135,345.48 = 65,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,042x = 135,345.48 × 65,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,042x = 8,900,979,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,979,250.74/98,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,787.41

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