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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,960.80, 148,441.20 and 65,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,960.80, 148,441.20 and 65,783.20 is: 98,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,960.80 : 148,441.20 = 65,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,960.80/148,441.20 = 65,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,960.80x = 148,441.20 × 65,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,960.80x = 9,764,937,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,937,147.84/98,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,674.80

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