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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,565.15, 135,976.99 and 60,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,565.15, 135,976.99 and 60,326.40 is: 83,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,565.15 : 135,976.99 = 60,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,565.15/135,976.99 = 60,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,565.15x = 135,976.99 × 60,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,565.15x = 8,203,002,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,002,289.54/98,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,224.16

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