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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,466.16, 135,893.52 and 60,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,466.16, 135,893.52 and 60,251.20 is: 83,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,466.16 : 135,893.52 = 60,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,466.16/135,893.52 = 60,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,466.16x = 135,893.52 × 60,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,466.16x = 8,187,747,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,747,652.22/98,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,152.91

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