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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,155.24, 135,318.18 and 66,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,155.24, 135,318.18 and 66,273.64 is: 91,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,155.24 : 135,318.18 = 66,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,155.24/135,318.18 = 66,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,155.24x = 135,318.18 × 66,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,155.24x = 8,968,028,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,028,346.78/98,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,365.76

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