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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,619.08, 147,962.96 and 31,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,619.08, 147,962.96 and 31,161.40 is: 46,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,619.08 : 147,962.96 = 31,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,619.08/147,962.96 = 31,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,619.08x = 147,962.96 × 31,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,619.08x = 4,610,732,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,732,456.03/98,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,752.95

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