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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,010.61, 147,016.94 and 38,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,010.61, 147,016.94 and 38,846.79 is: 58,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,010.61 : 147,016.94 = 38,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,010.61/147,016.94 = 38,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,010.61x = 147,016.94 × 38,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,010.61x = 5,711,136,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,136,000.39/98,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,270.59

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