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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,989.17, 136,569.25 and 65,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,989.17, 136,569.25 and 65,016.06 is: 89,698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,989.17 : 136,569.25 = 65,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,989.17/136,569.25 = 65,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,989.17x = 136,569.25 × 65,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,989.17x = 8,879,194,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,879,194,552.16/98,989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,698.65

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