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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,856.62, 136,455.41 and 60,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,856.62, 136,455.41 and 60,094.31 is: 82,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,856.62 : 136,455.41 = 60,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,856.62/136,455.41 = 60,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,856.62x = 136,455.41 × 60,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,856.62x = 8,200,193,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,193,709.72/98,856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,950.38

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