Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,210.88, 147,316.32 and 42,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,210.88, 147,316.32 and 42,768 is: 64,152
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,210.88 : 147,316.32 = 42,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,210.88/147,316.32 = 42,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,210.88x = 147,316.32 × 42,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,210.88x = 6,300,424,373.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,300,424,373.76/98,210.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,152
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