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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,006.07, 146,892.46 and 68,262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,006.07, 146,892.46 and 68,262.87 is: 102,313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,006.07 : 146,892.46 = 68,262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,006.07/146,892.46 = 68,262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,006.07x = 146,892.46 × 68,262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,006.07x = 10,027,300,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,027,300,900.96/98,006.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,313.06

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