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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,867.32, 148,307.87 and 39,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,867.32, 148,307.87 and 39,702.97 is: 59,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,867.32 : 148,307.87 = 39,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,867.32/148,307.87 = 39,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,867.32x = 148,307.87 × 39,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,867.32x = 5,888,263,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,263,462.41/98,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,557.23

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