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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,254.50, 135,613.08 and 62,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,254.50, 135,613.08 and 62,437.52 is: 86,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,254.50 : 135,613.08 = 62,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,254.50/135,613.08 = 62,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,254.50x = 135,613.08 × 62,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,254.50x = 8,467,343,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467,343,716.70/98,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,177.67

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