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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,309.46, 135,624.34 and 62,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,309.46, 135,624.34 and 62,480.26 is: 86,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,309.46 : 135,624.34 = 62,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,309.46/135,624.34 = 62,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,309.46x = 135,624.34 × 62,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,309.46x = 8,473,844,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,844,025.53/98,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,195.61

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