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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,287.52, 135,632.48 and 60,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,287.52, 135,632.48 and 60,111.14 is: 82,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,287.52 : 135,632.48 = 60,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,287.52/135,632.48 = 60,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,287.52x = 135,632.48 × 60,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,287.52x = 8,153,022,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,022,015.11/98,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,950.74

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