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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,069.14, 146,974.59 and 38,872.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,069.14, 146,974.59 and 38,872.54 is: 58,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,069.14 : 146,974.59 = 38,872.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,069.14/146,974.59 = 38,872.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,069.14x = 146,974.59 × 38,872.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,069.14x = 5,713,275,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,275,628.76/98,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,257.63

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