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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,954.52, 136,542.66 and 60,172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,954.52, 136,542.66 and 60,172.56 is: 83,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,954.52 : 136,542.66 = 60,172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,954.52/136,542.66 = 60,172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,954.52x = 136,542.66 × 60,172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,954.52x = 8,216,121,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,121,401.41/98,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,029.27

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