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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,166.68, 147,250.71 and 41,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,166.68, 147,250.71 and 41,959.42 is: 62,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,166.68 : 147,250.71 = 41,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,166.68/147,250.71 = 41,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,166.68x = 147,250.71 × 41,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,166.68x = 6,178,554,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,178,554,018.06/98,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,939.42

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