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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,560.63, 147,787.68 and 31,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,560.63, 147,787.68 and 31,079.94 is: 46,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,560.63 : 147,787.68 = 31,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,560.63/147,787.68 = 31,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,560.63x = 147,787.68 × 31,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,560.63x = 4,593,231,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,231,488.20/98,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,603.11

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