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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.14, 135,599.01 and 74,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.14, 135,599.01 and 74,341.29 is: 102,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.14 : 135,599.01 = 74,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.14/135,599.01 = 74,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.14x = 135,599.01 × 74,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.14x = 10,080,605,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080,605,974.01/98,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,595.18

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