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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,601.80, 147,902.70 and 81,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,601.80, 147,902.70 and 81,980.60 is: 122,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,601.80 : 147,902.70 = 81,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,601.80/147,902.70 = 81,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,601.80x = 147,902.70 × 81,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,601.80x = 12,125,152,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125,152,087.62/98,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,970.90

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