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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,247.14, 147,247.45 and 42,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,247.14, 147,247.45 and 42,021.26 is: 62,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,247.14 : 147,247.45 = 42,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,247.14/147,247.45 = 42,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,247.14x = 147,247.45 × 42,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,247.14x = 6,187,522,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,522,539.50/98,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,979.17

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