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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,729.12, 136,190.81 and 60,507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,729.12, 136,190.81 and 60,507.18 is: 83,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,729.12 : 136,190.81 = 60,507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,729.12/136,190.81 = 60,507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,729.12x = 136,190.81 × 60,507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,729.12x = 8,240,521,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,521,552.48/98,729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,465.97

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