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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,889, 148,333.14 and 24,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,889, 148,333.14 and 24,009.09 is: 36,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,889 : 148,333.14 = 24,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,889/148,333.14 = 24,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,889x = 148,333.14 × 24,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,889x = 3,561,343,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,343,708.24/98,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.55

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