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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,840.70, 148,261.05 and 72,596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,840.70, 148,261.05 and 72,596.70 is: 108,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,840.70 : 148,261.05 = 72,596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,840.70/148,261.05 = 72,596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,840.70x = 148,261.05 × 72,596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,840.70x = 10,763,262,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763,262,968.54/98,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,895.05

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