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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,040, 147,060 and 24,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,040, 147,060 and 24,168 is: 36,252

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,040 : 147,060 = 24,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,040/147,060 = 24,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,040x = 147,060 × 24,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,040x = 3,554,146,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,146,080/98,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252

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