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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,486.06, 147,732.08 and 38,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,486.06, 147,732.08 and 38,512.14 is: 57,769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,486.06 : 147,732.08 = 38,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,486.06/147,732.08 = 38,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,486.06x = 147,732.08 × 38,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,486.06x = 5,689,478,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,478,547.45/98,486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,769.38

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