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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,324.41, 135,683.33 and 60,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,324.41, 135,683.33 and 60,148.04 is: 83,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,324.41 : 135,683.33 = 60,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,324.41/135,683.33 = 60,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,324.41x = 135,683.33 × 60,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,324.41x = 8,161,086,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161,086,360.17/98,324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,001.63

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