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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,005.98, 146,892.33 and 56,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,005.98, 146,892.33 and 56,365.50 is: 84,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,005.98 : 146,892.33 = 56,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,005.98/146,892.33 = 56,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,005.98x = 146,892.33 × 56,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,005.98x = 8,279,659,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279,659,626.62/98,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,481.17

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