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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,272.32, 135,577.12 and 60,480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,272.32, 135,577.12 and 60,480.96 is: 83,439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,272.32 : 135,577.12 = 60,480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,272.32/135,577.12 = 60,480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,272.32x = 135,577.12 × 60,480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,272.32x = 8,199,834,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,834,371.64/98,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,439.92

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