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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,224.82, 147,271.61 and 30,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,224.82, 147,271.61 and 30,734 is: 46,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,224.82 : 147,271.61 = 30,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,224.82/147,271.61 = 30,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,224.82x = 147,271.61 × 30,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,224.82x = 4,526,245,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,245,661.74/98,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,080.47

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