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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,854.08, 148,279.70 and 23,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,854.08, 148,279.70 and 23,974.85 is: 35,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,854.08 : 148,279.70 = 23,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,854.08/148,279.70 = 23,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,854.08x = 148,279.70 × 23,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,854.08x = 3,554,982,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,982,704.27/98,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,961.92

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