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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,028, 147,042 and 24,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,028, 147,042 and 24,156 is: 36,234

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,028 : 147,042 = 24,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,028/147,042 = 24,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,028x = 147,042 × 24,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,028x = 3,551,946,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,946,552/98,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,234

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