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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,976.96, 148,309.72 and 76,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,976.96, 148,309.72 and 76,542.56 is: 114,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,976.96 : 148,309.72 = 76,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,976.96/148,309.72 = 76,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,976.96x = 148,309.72 × 76,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,976.96x = 11,352,005,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,352,005,641.68/98,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,693.42

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