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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,139.96, 147,209.58 and 24,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,139.96, 147,209.58 and 24,267.96 is: 36,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,139.96 : 147,209.58 = 24,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,139.96/147,209.58 = 24,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,139.96x = 147,209.58 × 24,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,139.96x = 3,572,476,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,476,199.06/98,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,401.85

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