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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,474.47, 147,711.71 and 78,660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,474.47, 147,711.71 and 78,660.25 is: 117,990.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,474.47 : 147,711.71 = 78,660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,474.47/147,711.71 = 78,660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,474.47x = 147,711.71 × 78,660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,474.47x = 11,619,040,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619,040,036.53/98,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,990.38

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