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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,947.70, 148,421.55 and 72,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,947.70, 148,421.55 and 72,703.70 is: 109,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,947.70 : 148,421.55 = 72,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,947.70/148,421.55 = 72,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,947.70x = 148,421.55 × 72,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,947.70x = 10,790,795,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790,795,844.74/98,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,055.55

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