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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,231.08, 147,420.30 and 72,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,231.08, 147,420.30 and 72,003.40 is: 108,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,231.08 : 147,420.30 = 72,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,231.08/147,420.30 = 72,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,231.08x = 147,420.30 × 72,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,231.08x = 10,614,762,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,614,762,829.02/98,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,059.11

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