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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,307.28, 147,452.73 and 50,871.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,307.28, 147,452.73 and 50,871.25 is: 76,302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,307.28 : 147,452.73 = 50,871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,307.28/147,452.73 = 50,871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,307.28x = 147,452.73 × 50,871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,307.28x = 7,501,104,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,104,691.01/98,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,302.64

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