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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,262.54, 135,465 and 83,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,262.54, 135,465 and 83,094.36 is: 114,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,262.54 : 135,465 = 83,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,262.54/135,465 = 83,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,262.54x = 135,465 × 83,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,262.54x = 11,256,377,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256,377,477.40/98,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,554.11

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