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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,414.16, 135,873.36 and 68,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,414.16, 135,873.36 and 68,188.20 is: 94,142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,414.16 : 135,873.36 = 68,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,414.16/135,873.36 = 68,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,414.16x = 135,873.36 × 68,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,414.16x = 9,264,959,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264,959,846.35/98,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,142.55

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