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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,250.14, 147,251.97 and 42,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,250.14, 147,251.97 and 42,024.24 is: 62,983.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,250.14 : 147,251.97 = 42,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,250.14/147,251.97 = 42,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,250.14x = 147,251.97 × 42,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,250.14x = 6,188,152,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,152,127.75/98,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,983.65

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