Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,869.28, 148,302.66 and 23,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,869.28, 148,302.66 and 23,990 is: 35,984.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,869.28 : 148,302.66 = 23,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,869.28/148,302.66 = 23,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,869.28x = 148,302.66 × 23,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,869.28x = 3,557,780,813.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,557,780,813.40/98,869.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,984.69
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