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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,827.89, 148,269.51 and 39,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,827.89, 148,269.51 and 39,705.08 is: 59,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,827.89 : 148,269.51 = 39,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,827.89/148,269.51 = 39,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,827.89x = 148,269.51 × 39,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,827.89x = 5,887,051,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,051,816.24/98,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,568.73

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