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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,353.60, 135,740.16 and 60,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,353.60, 135,740.16 and 60,105.28 is: 82,952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,353.60 : 135,740.16 = 60,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,353.60/135,740.16 = 60,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,353.60x = 135,740.16 × 60,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,353.60x = 8,158,700,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,700,324.04/98,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,952.74

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