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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,733.91, 136,253.46 and 60,493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,733.91, 136,253.46 and 60,493.53 is: 83,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,733.91 : 136,253.46 = 60,493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,733.91/136,253.46 = 60,493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,733.91x = 136,253.46 × 60,493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,733.91x = 8,242,452,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,452,770.11/98,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,481.48

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