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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,263.54, 135,466.38 and 83,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,263.54, 135,466.38 and 83,095.36 is: 114,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,263.54 : 135,466.38 = 83,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,263.54/135,466.38 = 83,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,263.54x = 135,466.38 × 83,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,263.54x = 11,256,627,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256,627,614.00/98,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,555.49

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