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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,543.39, 135,994.82 and 60,290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,543.39, 135,994.82 and 60,290.97 is: 83,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,543.39 : 135,994.82 = 60,290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,543.39/135,994.82 = 60,290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,543.39x = 135,994.82 × 60,290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,543.39x = 8,199,258,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,258,801.34/98,543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,204.56

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