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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,003.80, 222,005.70 and 98,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,003.80, 222,005.70 and 98,140.20 is: 147,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,003.80 : 222,005.70 = 98,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,003.80/222,005.70 = 98,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,003.80x = 222,005.70 × 98,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,003.80x = 21,787,683,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,683,799.14/148,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,210.30

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