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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,430.04, 147,573.52 and 39,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,430.04, 147,573.52 and 39,247.96 is: 58,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,430.04 : 147,573.52 = 39,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,430.04/147,573.52 = 39,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,430.04x = 147,573.52 × 39,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,430.04x = 5,791,959,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,959,610.02/98,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,843.41

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