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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,695.60, 148,043.40 and 72,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,695.60, 148,043.40 and 72,257.20 is: 108,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,695.60 : 148,043.40 = 72,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,695.60/148,043.40 = 72,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,695.60x = 148,043.40 × 72,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,695.60x = 10,697,201,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697,201,562.48/98,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,385.80

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