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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,147.55, 147,110.95 and 49,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,147.55, 147,110.95 and 49,981 is: 74,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,147.55 : 147,110.95 = 49,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,147.55/147,110.95 = 49,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,147.55x = 147,110.95 × 49,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,147.55x = 7,352,752,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,752,391.95/98,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,915.29

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