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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,663.20, 148,005.60 and 95,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,663.20, 148,005.60 and 95,552.80 is: 143,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,663.20 : 148,005.60 = 95,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,663.20/148,005.60 = 95,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,663.20x = 148,005.60 × 95,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,663.20x = 14,142,349,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142,349,495.68/98,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,339.66

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