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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,858.26, 148,961.99 and 81,712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,858.26, 148,961.99 and 81,712.18 is: 123,125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,858.26 : 148,961.99 = 81,712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,858.26/148,961.99 = 81,712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,858.26x = 148,961.99 × 81,712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,858.26x = 12,172,008,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,008,940.04/98,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,125.87

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