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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,070.14, 146,976.09 and 38,873.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,070.14, 146,976.09 and 38,873.54 is: 58,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,070.14 : 146,976.09 = 38,873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,070.14/146,976.09 = 38,873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,070.14x = 146,976.09 × 38,873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,070.14x = 5,713,480,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,480,913.66/98,070.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,259.13

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