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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,904, 148,374.60 and 39,744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,904, 148,374.60 and 39,744.36 is: 59,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,904 : 148,374.60 = 39,744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,904/148,374.60 = 39,744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,904x = 148,374.60 × 39,744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,904x = 5,897,053,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,053,517.26/98,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,624.01

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