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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,127.54, 147,215.82 and 38,943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,127.54, 147,215.82 and 38,943.60 is: 58,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,127.54 : 147,215.82 = 38,943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,127.54/147,215.82 = 38,943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,127.54x = 147,215.82 × 38,943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,127.54x = 5,733,114,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,114,007.75/98,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,425.13

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