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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,515.65, 135,926.57 and 60,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,515.65, 135,926.57 and 60,261.23 is: 83,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,515.65 : 135,926.57 = 60,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,515.65/135,926.57 = 60,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,515.65x = 135,926.57 × 60,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,515.65x = 8,191,101,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,101,316.94/98,515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,145.18

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