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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,868.28, 148,301.16 and 23,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,868.28, 148,301.16 and 23,989 is: 35,983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,868.28 : 148,301.16 = 23,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,868.28/148,301.16 = 23,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,868.28x = 148,301.16 × 23,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,868.28x = 3,557,596,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,596,527.24/98,868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.19

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