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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,305.46, 135,618.83 and 62,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,305.46, 135,618.83 and 62,476.26 is: 86,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,305.46 : 135,618.83 = 62,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,305.46/135,618.83 = 62,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,305.46x = 135,618.83 × 62,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,305.46x = 8,472,957,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,957,283.98/98,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,190.10

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