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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,004.48, 146,890.08 and 56,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,004.48, 146,890.08 and 56,364 is: 84,478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,004.48 : 146,890.08 = 56,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,004.48/146,890.08 = 56,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,004.48x = 146,890.08 × 56,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,004.48x = 8,279,312,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279,312,469.12/98,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,478.92

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