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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,292.32, 135,604.72 and 60,500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,292.32, 135,604.72 and 60,500.96 is: 83,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,292.32 : 135,604.72 = 60,500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,292.32/135,604.72 = 60,500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,292.32x = 135,604.72 × 60,500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,292.32x = 8,204,215,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,215,740.53/98,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,467.52

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