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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,827.92, 148,117.68 and 70,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,827.92, 148,117.68 and 70,601.04 is: 105,812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,827.92 : 148,117.68 = 70,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,827.92/148,117.68 = 70,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,827.92x = 148,117.68 × 70,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,827.92x = 10,457,262,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,457,262,250.39/98,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,812.83

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