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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,336.44, 135,714.74 and 60,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,336.44, 135,714.74 and 60,118.36 is: 82,969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,336.44 : 135,714.74 = 60,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,336.44/135,714.74 = 60,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,336.44x = 135,714.74 × 60,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,336.44x = 8,158,947,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,947,596.63/98,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,969.73

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