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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.53, 135,497.69 and 62,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.53, 135,497.69 and 62,384.26 is: 86,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.53 : 135,497.69 = 62,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.53/135,497.69 = 62,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.53x = 135,497.69 × 62,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.53x = 8,452,923,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,923,318.55/98,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,029.12

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