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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,913.69, 148,239.32 and 85,704.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,913.69, 148,239.32 and 85,704.21 is: 128,442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,913.69 : 148,239.32 = 85,704.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,913.69/148,239.32 = 85,704.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,913.69x = 148,239.32 × 85,704.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,913.69x = 12,704,733,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,733,383.02/98,913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,442.62

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