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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,949.60, 148,424.40 and 59,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,949.60, 148,424.40 and 59,486.40 is: 89,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,949.60 : 148,424.40 = 59,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,949.60/148,424.40 = 59,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,949.60x = 148,424.40 × 59,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,949.60x = 8,829,233,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,233,228.16/98,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,229.60

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