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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,773.24, 147,987.42 and 82,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,773.24, 147,987.42 and 82,239.64 is: 123,215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,773.24 : 147,987.42 = 82,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,773.24/147,987.42 = 82,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,773.24x = 147,987.42 × 82,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,773.24x = 12,170,432,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,432,145.33/98,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,215.88

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