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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.60, 147,317.40 and 87,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.60, 147,317.40 and 87,325.20 is: 130,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.60 : 147,317.40 = 87,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.60/147,317.40 = 87,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.60x = 147,317.40 × 87,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.60x = 12,864,521,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864,521,418.48/98,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,987.80

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