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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,583.69, 135,903.89 and 70,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,583.69, 135,903.89 and 70,240.17 is: 96,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,583.69 : 135,903.89 = 70,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,583.69/135,903.89 = 70,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,583.69x = 135,903.89 × 70,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,583.69x = 9,545,911,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,545,911,986.06/98,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,830.54

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