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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,627.80, 147,941.70 and 68,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,627.80, 147,941.70 and 68,447.20 is: 102,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,627.80 : 147,941.70 = 68,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,627.80/147,941.70 = 68,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,627.80x = 147,941.70 × 68,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,627.80x = 10,126,195,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126,195,128.24/98,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,670.80

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