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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,333.68, 147,238.08 and 51,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,333.68, 147,238.08 and 51,488.08 is: 77,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,333.68 : 147,238.08 = 51,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,333.68/147,238.08 = 51,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,333.68x = 147,238.08 × 51,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,333.68x = 7,581,006,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,006,042.09/98,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,094.70

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