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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.34, 135,497.43 and 62,384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.34, 135,497.43 and 62,384.08 is: 86,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.34 : 135,497.43 = 62,384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.34/135,497.43 = 62,384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.34x = 135,497.43 × 62,384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.34x = 8,452,881,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,881,686.17/98,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,028.87

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