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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,055.69, 146,954.31 and 38,859.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,055.69, 146,954.31 and 38,859.09 is: 58,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,055.69 : 146,954.31 = 38,859.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,055.69/146,954.31 = 38,859.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,055.69x = 146,954.31 × 38,859.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,055.69x = 5,710,510,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,510,758.18/98,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,237.42

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