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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,849.38, 148,292.70 and 39,689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,849.38, 148,292.70 and 39,689.68 is: 59,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,849.38 : 148,292.70 = 39,689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,849.38/148,292.70 = 39,689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,849.38x = 148,292.70 × 39,689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,849.38x = 5,885,689,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,689,809.34/98,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,542.00

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