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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,247.96, 147,248.55 and 42,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,247.96, 147,248.55 and 42,021.90 is: 62,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,247.96 : 147,248.55 = 42,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,247.96/147,248.55 = 42,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,247.96x = 147,248.55 × 42,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,247.96x = 6,187,663,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,663,843.25/98,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,980.07

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