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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,727.94, 148,114.19 and 31,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,727.94, 148,114.19 and 31,264.07 is: 46,903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,727.94 : 148,114.19 = 31,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,727.94/148,114.19 = 31,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,727.94x = 148,114.19 × 31,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,727.94x = 4,630,652,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,652,404.15/98,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.16

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