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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,714.36, 136,221.90 and 60,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,714.36, 136,221.90 and 60,467.96 is: 83,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,714.36 : 136,221.90 = 60,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,714.36/136,221.90 = 60,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,714.36x = 136,221.90 × 60,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,714.36x = 8,237,060,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,060,400.32/98,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,443.39

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