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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.25, 135,497.30 and 62,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.25, 135,497.30 and 62,383.98 is: 86,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.25 : 135,497.30 = 62,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.25/135,497.30 = 62,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.25x = 135,497.30 × 62,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.25x = 8,452,860,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,860,970.85/98,256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,028.74

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