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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,603.70, 147,905.55 and 86,939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,603.70, 147,905.55 and 86,939.70 is: 130,409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,603.70 : 147,905.55 = 86,939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,603.70/147,905.55 = 86,939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,603.70x = 147,905.55 × 86,939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,603.70x = 12,858,864,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858,864,145.34/98,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,409.55

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