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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,188.54, 135,496.66 and 60,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,188.54, 135,496.66 and 60,011.96 is: 82,814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,188.54 : 135,496.66 = 60,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,188.54/135,496.66 = 60,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,188.54x = 135,496.66 × 60,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,188.54x = 8,131,420,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,420,140.05/98,188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,814.35

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