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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,481.57, 135,902.71 and 60,238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,481.57, 135,902.71 and 60,238.31 is: 83,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,481.57 : 135,902.71 = 60,238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,481.57/135,902.71 = 60,238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,481.57x = 135,902.71 × 60,238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,481.57x = 8,186,549,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,549,352.83/98,481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,127.73

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