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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,512.74, 147,773.43 and 36,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,512.74, 147,773.43 and 36,149.22 is: 54,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,512.74 : 147,773.43 = 36,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,512.74/147,773.43 = 36,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,512.74x = 147,773.43 × 36,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,512.74x = 5,341,894,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341,894,231.22/98,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,225.42

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