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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,251.15, 147,253.44 and 42,025.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,251.15, 147,253.44 and 42,025.27 is: 62,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,251.15 : 147,253.44 = 42,025.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,251.15/147,253.44 = 42,025.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,251.15x = 147,253.44 × 42,025.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,251.15x = 6,188,365,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,365,574.43/98,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,985.17

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