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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,008.47, 135,327.87 and 75,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,008.47, 135,327.87 and 75,311.70 is: 103,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,008.47 : 135,327.87 = 75,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,008.47/135,327.87 = 75,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,008.47x = 135,327.87 × 75,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,008.47x = 10,191,771,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191,771,947.08/98,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,988.69

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