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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,084.70, 135,335.34 and 62,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,084.70, 135,335.34 and 62,261.64 is: 85,907.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,084.70 : 135,335.34 = 62,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,084.70/135,335.34 = 62,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,084.70x = 135,335.34 × 62,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,084.70x = 8,426,200,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,200,218.36/98,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,907.39

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