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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,216.01, 135,534.51 and 60,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,216.01, 135,534.51 and 60,039.50 is: 82,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,216.01 : 135,534.51 = 60,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,216.01/135,534.51 = 60,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,216.01x = 135,534.51 × 60,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,216.01x = 8,137,423,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,423,535.47/98,216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,852.31

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