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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,259.37, 135,559.43 and 60,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,259.37, 135,559.43 and 60,468.01 is: 83,422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,259.37 : 135,559.43 = 60,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,259.37/135,559.43 = 60,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,259.37x = 135,559.43 × 60,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,259.37x = 8,197,008,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,008,291.04/98,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,422.16

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