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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,145.60, 147,218.40 and 66,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,145.60, 147,218.40 and 66,652.80 is: 99,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,145.60 : 147,218.40 = 66,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,145.60/147,218.40 = 66,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,145.60x = 147,218.40 × 66,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,145.60x = 9,812,518,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,518,571.52/98,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,979.20

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