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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,183.98, 145,775.97 and 55,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,183.98, 145,775.97 and 55,601.82 is: 83,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,183.98 : 145,775.97 = 55,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,183.98/145,775.97 = 55,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,183.98x = 145,775.97 × 55,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,183.98x = 8,105,409,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,409,244.27/97,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,402.73

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