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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,060.19, 146,961.06 and 38,863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,060.19, 146,961.06 and 38,863.59 is: 58,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,060.19 : 146,961.06 = 38,863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,060.19/146,961.06 = 38,863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,060.19x = 146,961.06 × 38,863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,060.19x = 5,711,434,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,434,381.81/98,060.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,244.17

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