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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,572.20, 147,858.30 and 86,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,572.20, 147,858.30 and 86,908.20 is: 130,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,572.20 : 147,858.30 = 86,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,572.20/147,858.30 = 86,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,572.20x = 147,858.30 × 86,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,572.20x = 12,850,098,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,098,708.06/98,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,362.30

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