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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,801.23, 148,208.43 and 34,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,801.23, 148,208.43 and 34,751.68 is: 52,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,801.23 : 148,208.43 = 34,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,801.23/148,208.43 = 34,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,801.23x = 148,208.43 × 34,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,801.23x = 5,150,491,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,491,932.66/98,801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,129.84

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