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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,442.38, 135,846.88 and 60,187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,442.38, 135,846.88 and 60,187.65 is: 83,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,442.38 : 135,846.88 = 60,187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,442.38/135,846.88 = 60,187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,442.38x = 135,846.88 × 60,187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,442.38x = 8,176,304,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,304,467.03/98,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,056.75

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