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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,858.20, 148,287.30 and 72,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,858.20, 148,287.30 and 72,614.20 is: 108,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,858.20 : 148,287.30 = 72,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,858.20/148,287.30 = 72,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,858.20x = 148,287.30 × 72,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,858.20x = 10,767,763,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,767,763,659.66/98,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,921.30

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