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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,901, 136,351.20 and 81,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,901, 136,351.20 and 81,842.40 is: 112,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,901 : 136,351.20 = 81,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,901/136,351.20 = 81,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,901x = 136,351.20 × 81,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,901x = 11,159,309,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159,309,450.88/98,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,833.13

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