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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,811.70, 148,217.55 and 84,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,811.70, 148,217.55 and 84,814.90 is: 127,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,811.70 : 148,217.55 = 84,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,811.70/148,217.55 = 84,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,811.70x = 148,217.55 × 84,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,811.70x = 12,571,056,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,056,681.50/98,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,222.35

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