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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,021.66, 147,098.03 and 41,874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,021.66, 147,098.03 and 41,874.89 is: 62,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,021.66 : 147,098.03 = 41,874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,021.66/147,098.03 = 41,874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,021.66x = 147,098.03 × 41,874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,021.66x = 6,159,712,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,712,880.60/98,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,840.33

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