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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,187.22, 147,281.46 and 41,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,187.22, 147,281.46 and 41,980 is: 62,970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,187.22 : 147,281.46 = 41,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,187.22/147,281.46 = 41,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,187.22x = 147,281.46 × 41,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,187.22x = 6,182,875,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,875,690.80/98,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,970.27

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