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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,205.65, 135,520.35 and 60,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,205.65, 135,520.35 and 60,029.33 is: 82,838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,205.65 : 135,520.35 = 60,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,205.65/135,520.35 = 60,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,205.65x = 135,520.35 × 60,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,205.65x = 8,135,195,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,195,134.26/98,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,838.37

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