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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,223.54, 147,270.76 and 47,609.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,223.54, 147,270.76 and 47,609.17 is: 71,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,223.54 : 147,270.76 = 47,609.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,223.54/147,270.76 = 47,609.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,223.54x = 147,270.76 × 47,609.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,223.54x = 7,011,438,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,438,161.67/98,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,382.47

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