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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,516.78, 135,900.62 and 60,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,516.78, 135,900.62 and 60,294.86 is: 83,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,516.78 : 135,900.62 = 60,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,516.78/135,900.62 = 60,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,516.78x = 135,900.62 × 60,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,516.78x = 8,194,108,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,108,328.05/98,516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,174.75

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