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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,741.40, 147,893.40 and 81,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,741.40, 147,893.40 and 81,245.40 is: 121,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,741.40 : 147,893.40 = 81,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,741.40/147,893.40 = 81,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,741.40x = 147,893.40 × 81,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,741.40x = 12,015,658,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,658,440.36/98,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,688.15

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