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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,367.60, 135,759.48 and 60,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,367.60, 135,759.48 and 60,119.28 is: 82,972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,367.60 : 135,759.48 = 60,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,367.60/135,759.48 = 60,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,367.60x = 135,759.48 × 60,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,367.60x = 8,161,762,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161,762,190.77/98,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,972.06

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