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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,217.78, 135,536.92 and 60,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,217.78, 135,536.92 and 60,041.26 is: 82,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,217.78 : 135,536.92 = 60,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,217.78/135,536.92 = 60,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,217.78x = 135,536.92 × 60,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,217.78x = 8,137,807,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,807,453.32/98,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,854.73

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