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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,060.76, 147,091.23 and 68,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,060.76, 147,091.23 and 68,536.26 is: 102,804.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,060.76 : 147,091.23 = 68,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,060.76/147,091.23 = 68,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,060.76x = 147,091.23 × 68,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,060.76x = 10,081,082,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081,082,783.00/98,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,804.45

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