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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,438.54, 98,186.97 and 34,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,438.54, 98,186.97 and 34,266.50 is: 51,415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,438.54 : 98,186.97 = 34,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,438.54/98,186.97 = 34,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,438.54x = 98,186.97 × 34,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,438.54x = 3,364,523,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,523,807.51/65,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,415.02

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