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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,157.06, 147,233.97 and 24,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,157.06, 147,233.97 and 24,285.06 is: 36,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,157.06 : 147,233.97 = 24,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,157.06/147,233.97 = 24,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,157.06x = 147,233.97 × 24,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,157.06x = 3,575,585,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,585,795.49/98,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.19

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