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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,570.30, 147,855.45 and 86,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,570.30, 147,855.45 and 86,906.30 is: 130,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,570.30 : 147,855.45 = 86,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,570.30/147,855.45 = 86,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,570.30x = 147,855.45 × 86,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,570.30x = 12,849,570,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,570,094.34/98,570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,359.45

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