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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,412.80, 147,619.20 and 68,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,412.80, 147,619.20 and 68,232.20 is: 102,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,412.80 : 147,619.20 = 68,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,412.80/147,619.20 = 68,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,412.80x = 147,619.20 × 68,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,412.80x = 10,072,382,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,382,778.24/98,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,348.30

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