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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,223.24, 98,223.03 and 61,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,223.24, 98,223.03 and 61,148.46 is: 84,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,223.24 : 98,223.03 = 61,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,223.24/98,223.03 = 61,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,223.24x = 98,223.03 × 61,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,223.24x = 6,006,187,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006,187,021.03/71,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,329.03

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