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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261, 135,622.06 and 62,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261, 135,622.06 and 62,444.02 is: 86,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261 : 135,622.06 = 62,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261/135,622.06 = 62,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261x = 135,622.06 × 62,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261x = 8,468,786,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,786,627.08/98,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,186.65

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