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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,481.33, 135,714.62 and 71,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,481.33, 135,714.62 and 71,581.23 is: 98,644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,481.33 : 135,714.62 = 71,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,481.33/135,714.62 = 71,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,481.33x = 135,714.62 × 71,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,481.33x = 9,714,619,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,619,607.54/98,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,644.28

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