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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,614.08, 147,906.54 and 36,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,614.08, 147,906.54 and 36,270 is: 54,399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,614.08 : 147,906.54 = 36,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,614.08/147,906.54 = 36,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,614.08x = 147,906.54 × 36,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,614.08x = 5,364,570,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,570,205.80/98,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,399.64

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