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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,215.99, 147,196.19 and 44,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,215.99, 147,196.19 and 44,140.60 is: 66,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,215.99 : 147,196.19 = 44,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,215.99/147,196.19 = 44,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,215.99x = 147,196.19 × 44,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,215.99x = 6,497,327,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497,327,362.39/98,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,153.46

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