Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,335.44, 135,713.36 and 60,117.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,335.44, 135,713.36 and 60,117.36 is: 82,968.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,335.44 : 135,713.36 = 60,117.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,335.44/135,713.36 = 60,117.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,335.44x = 135,713.36 × 60,117.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,335.44x = 8,158,728,919.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,158,728,919.93/98,335.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,968.35
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