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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,265.98, 147,404.38 and 92,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,265.98, 147,404.38 and 92,951.58 is: 139,432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,265.98 : 147,404.38 = 92,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,265.98/147,404.38 = 92,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,265.98x = 147,404.38 × 92,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,265.98x = 13,701,470,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701,470,019.92/98,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,432.49

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