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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,506.24, 147,773.93 and 36,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,506.24, 147,773.93 and 36,171.88 is: 54,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,506.24 : 147,773.93 = 36,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,506.24/147,773.93 = 36,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,506.24x = 147,773.93 × 36,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,506.24x = 5,345,260,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345,260,863.09/98,506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,263.17

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