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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,913.92, 148,519.10 and 85,627.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,913.92, 148,519.10 and 85,627.89 is: 128,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,913.92 : 148,519.10 = 85,627.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,913.92/148,519.10 = 85,627.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,913.92x = 148,519.10 × 85,627.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,913.92x = 12,717,377,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,717,377,371.77/98,913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,570.15

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