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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,010.72, 146,962.32 and 45,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,010.72, 146,962.32 and 45,391.20 is: 68,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,010.72 : 146,962.32 = 45,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,010.72/146,962.32 = 45,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,010.72x = 146,962.32 × 45,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,010.72x = 6,670,796,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,796,059.58/98,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,061.90

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