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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,609.70, 162,914.55 and 98,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,609.70, 162,914.55 and 98,986.90 is: 148,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,609.70 : 162,914.55 = 98,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,609.70/162,914.55 = 98,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,609.70x = 162,914.55 × 98,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,609.70x = 16,126,406,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,406,269.40/108,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,480.35

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