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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,334.20, 135,698.95 and 60,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,334.20, 135,698.95 and 60,093.60 is: 82,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,334.20 : 135,698.95 = 60,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,334.20/135,698.95 = 60,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,334.20x = 135,698.95 × 60,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,334.20x = 8,154,637,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,637,649.94/98,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,927.79

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