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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,667.70, 148,001.55 and 72,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,667.70, 148,001.55 and 72,423.70 is: 108,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,667.70 : 148,001.55 = 72,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,667.70/148,001.55 = 72,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,667.70x = 148,001.55 × 72,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,667.70x = 10,718,819,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718,819,856.74/98,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,635.55

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