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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,034.84, 147,030.39 and 38,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,034.84, 147,030.39 and 38,854.62 is: 58,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,034.84 : 147,030.39 = 38,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,034.84/147,030.39 = 38,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,034.84x = 147,030.39 × 38,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,034.84x = 5,712,809,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,809,931.90/98,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,273.26

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