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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,687.70, 148,031.55 and 79,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,687.70, 148,031.55 and 79,004.70 is: 118,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,687.70 : 148,031.55 = 79,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,687.70/148,031.55 = 79,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,687.70x = 148,031.55 × 79,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,687.70x = 11,695,188,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,695,188,198.29/98,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,507.05

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