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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,584.44, 147,953.34 and 68,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,584.44, 147,953.34 and 68,808.84 is: 103,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,584.44 : 147,953.34 = 68,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,584.44/147,953.34 = 68,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,584.44x = 147,953.34 × 68,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,584.44x = 10,180,497,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,497,699.53/98,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,266.78

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