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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.20, 147,393.60 and 45,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.20, 147,393.60 and 45,627.20 is: 68,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.20 : 147,393.60 = 45,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.20/147,393.60 = 45,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.20x = 147,393.60 × 45,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.20x = 6,725,157,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,157,265.92/98,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,476.48

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