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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,131.20, 147,196.80 and 88,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,131.20, 147,196.80 and 88,300.80 is: 132,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,131.20 : 147,196.80 = 88,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,131.20/147,196.80 = 88,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,131.20x = 147,196.80 × 88,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,131.20x = 12,997,595,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997,595,197.44/98,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,451.20

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