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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,411.80, 147,617.70 and 68,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,411.80, 147,617.70 and 68,231.20 is: 102,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,411.80 : 147,617.70 = 68,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,411.80/147,617.70 = 68,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,411.80x = 147,617.70 × 68,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,411.80x = 10,072,132,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,132,812.24/98,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,346.80

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