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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,569.80, 147,854.70 and 72,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,569.80, 147,854.70 and 72,001.80 is: 108,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,569.80 : 147,854.70 = 72,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,569.80/147,854.70 = 72,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,569.80x = 147,854.70 × 72,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,569.80x = 10,645,804,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,645,804,538.46/98,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,002.70

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