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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,188.28, 135,496.32 and 60,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,188.28, 135,496.32 and 60,011.70 is: 82,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,188.28 : 135,496.32 = 60,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,188.28/135,496.32 = 60,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,188.28x = 135,496.32 × 60,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,188.28x = 8,131,364,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,364,506.94/98,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,814.00

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