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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,440.73, 147,718.44 and 41,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,440.73, 147,718.44 and 41,511.15 is: 62,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,440.73 : 147,718.44 = 41,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,440.73/147,718.44 = 41,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,440.73x = 147,718.44 × 41,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,440.73x = 6,131,962,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131,962,320.61/98,440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,290.91

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