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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.24, 135,555.12 and 60,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.24, 135,555.12 and 60,464.88 is: 83,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.24 : 135,555.12 = 60,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.24/135,555.12 = 60,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.24x = 135,555.12 × 60,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.24x = 8,196,324,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,324,064.19/98,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,417.85

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