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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,668.60, 148,002.90 and 68,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,668.60, 148,002.90 and 68,601.40 is: 102,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,668.60 : 148,002.90 = 68,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,668.60/148,002.90 = 68,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,668.60x = 148,002.90 × 68,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,668.60x = 10,153,206,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153,206,144.06/98,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,902.10

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