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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,189.20, 135,465.78 and 62,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,189.20, 135,465.78 and 62,387.20 is: 86,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,189.20 : 135,465.78 = 62,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,189.20/135,465.78 = 62,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,189.20x = 135,465.78 × 62,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,189.20x = 8,451,330,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,330,710.02/98,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,071.90

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