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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,143.80, 147,234.90 and 41,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,143.80, 147,234.90 and 41,983.80 is: 62,983.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,143.80 : 147,234.90 = 41,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,143.80/147,234.90 = 41,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,143.80x = 147,234.90 × 41,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,143.80x = 6,181,480,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,480,594.62/98,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,983.91

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