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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,182.40, 147,273.60 and 72,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,182.40, 147,273.60 and 72,003.20 is: 108,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,182.40 : 147,273.60 = 72,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,182.40/147,273.60 = 72,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,182.40x = 147,273.60 × 72,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,182.40x = 10,604,170,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,604,170,475.52/98,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,004.80

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