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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,259.49, 135,559.60 and 60,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,259.49, 135,559.60 and 60,468.13 is: 83,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,259.49 : 135,559.60 = 60,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,259.49/135,559.60 = 60,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,259.49x = 135,559.60 × 60,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,259.49x = 8,197,035,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,035,515.55/98,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,422.33

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