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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,433, 135,837.54 and 60,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,433, 135,837.54 and 60,729.12 is: 83,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,433 : 135,837.54 = 60,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,433/135,837.54 = 60,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,433x = 135,837.54 × 60,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,433x = 8,249,294,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,294,267.16/98,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,806.19

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