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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,264.12, 147,272.92 and 42,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,264.12, 147,272.92 and 42,038.24 is: 63,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,264.12 : 147,272.92 = 42,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,264.12/147,272.92 = 42,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,264.12x = 147,272.92 × 42,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,264.12x = 6,191,094,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,094,356.46/98,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,004.63

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