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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,857.80, 148,286.70 and 92,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,857.80, 148,286.70 and 92,248.20 is: 138,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,857.80 : 148,286.70 = 92,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,857.80/148,286.70 = 92,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,857.80x = 148,286.70 × 92,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,857.80x = 13,679,181,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679,181,158.94/98,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,372.30

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