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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,441.88, 135,846.19 and 60,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,441.88, 135,846.19 and 60,187.15 is: 83,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,441.88 : 135,846.19 = 60,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,441.88/135,846.19 = 60,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,441.88x = 135,846.19 × 60,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,441.88x = 8,176,195,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,195,090.22/98,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,056.06

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