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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,389.40, 135,738.78 and 60,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,389.40, 135,738.78 and 60,598.04 is: 83,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,389.40 : 135,738.78 = 60,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,389.40/135,738.78 = 60,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,389.40x = 135,738.78 × 60,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,389.40x = 8,225,504,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,225,504,019.99/98,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,601.53

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