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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,150.67, 146,935.37 and 60,589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,150.67, 146,935.37 and 60,589.97 is: 90,705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,150.67 : 146,935.37 = 60,589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,150.67/146,935.37 = 60,589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,150.67x = 146,935.37 × 60,589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,150.67x = 8,902,810,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,810,113.74/98,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,705.55

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