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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,732.40, 147,879.90 and 81,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,732.40, 147,879.90 and 81,236.40 is: 121,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,732.40 : 147,879.90 = 81,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,732.40/147,879.90 = 81,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,732.40x = 147,879.90 × 81,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,732.40x = 12,013,230,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013,230,708.36/98,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,674.66

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