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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,602.70, 162,904.05 and 98,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,602.70, 162,904.05 and 98,979.90 is: 148,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,602.70 : 162,904.05 = 98,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,602.70/162,904.05 = 98,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,602.70x = 162,904.05 × 98,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,602.70x = 16,124,226,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124,226,578.60/108,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,469.85

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