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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,849.37, 136,445.40 and 60,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,849.37, 136,445.40 and 60,087.06 is: 82,940.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,849.37 : 136,445.40 = 60,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,849.37/136,445.40 = 60,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,849.37x = 136,445.40 × 60,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,849.37x = 8,198,602,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,602,424.85/98,849.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,940.36

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