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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,213.13, 135,530.54 and 60,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,213.13, 135,530.54 and 60,036.62 is: 82,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,213.13 : 135,530.54 = 60,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,213.13/135,530.54 = 60,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,213.13x = 135,530.54 × 60,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,213.13x = 8,136,794,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136,794,795.00/98,213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,848.34

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