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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,313.79, 135,687.63 and 60,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,313.79, 135,687.63 and 60,095.38 is: 82,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,313.79 : 135,687.63 = 60,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,313.79/135,687.63 = 60,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,313.79x = 135,687.63 × 60,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,313.79x = 8,154,199,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,199,686.15/98,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,940.55

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