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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,216.78, 135,535.55 and 60,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,216.78, 135,535.55 and 60,040.26 is: 82,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,216.78 : 135,535.55 = 60,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,216.78/135,535.55 = 60,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,216.78x = 135,535.55 × 60,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,216.78x = 8,137,589,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,589,361.04/98,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,853.36

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