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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.68, 148,233.26 and 39,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.68, 148,233.26 and 39,680.84 is: 59,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.68 : 148,233.26 = 39,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.68/148,233.26 = 39,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.68x = 148,233.26 × 39,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.68x = 5,882,020,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,020,272.74/98,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,532.40

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