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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,445.17, 135,864.54 and 60,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,445.17, 135,864.54 and 60,230.18 is: 83,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,445.17 : 135,864.54 = 60,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,445.17/135,864.54 = 60,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,445.17x = 135,864.54 × 60,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,445.17x = 8,183,146,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,146,039.48/98,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,123.89

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