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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,585.44, 147,954.84 and 68,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,585.44, 147,954.84 and 68,809.84 is: 103,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,585.44 : 147,954.84 = 68,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,585.44/147,954.84 = 68,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,585.44x = 147,954.84 × 68,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,585.44x = 10,180,748,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,748,867.63/98,585.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,268.28

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