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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,562.89, 136,027.49 and 60,348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,562.89, 136,027.49 and 60,348.17 is: 83,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,562.89 : 136,027.49 = 60,348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,562.89/136,027.49 = 60,348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,562.89x = 136,027.49 × 60,348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,562.89x = 8,209,010,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,010,129.52/98,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,287.03

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