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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,357.60, 135,745.68 and 60,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,357.60, 135,745.68 and 60,109.28 is: 82,958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,357.60 : 135,745.68 = 60,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,357.60/135,745.68 = 60,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,357.60x = 135,745.68 × 60,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,357.60x = 8,159,575,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,575,087.91/98,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,958.26

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