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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,333.49, 135,661.59 and 60,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,333.49, 135,661.59 and 60,542.13 is: 83,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,333.49 : 135,661.59 = 60,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,333.49/135,661.59 = 60,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,333.49x = 135,661.59 × 60,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,333.49x = 8,213,241,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,241,617.79/98,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,524.36

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