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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.91, 136,035.86 and 85,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.91, 136,035.86 and 85,341.87 is: 117,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.91 : 136,035.86 = 85,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.91/136,035.86 = 85,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.91x = 136,035.86 × 85,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.91x = 11,609,554,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609,554,252.75/98,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,535.46

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