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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,961.96, 136,582.09 and 62,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,961.96, 136,582.09 and 62,666.72 is: 86,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,961.96 : 136,582.09 = 62,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,961.96/136,582.09 = 62,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,961.96x = 136,582.09 × 62,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,961.96x = 8,559,151,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559,151,360.06/98,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,489.31

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