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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,024.28, 146,977.13 and 43,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,024.28, 146,977.13 and 43,979.06 is: 65,941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,024.28 : 146,977.13 = 43,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,024.28/146,977.13 = 43,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,024.28x = 146,977.13 × 43,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,024.28x = 6,463,916,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,916,018.90/98,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,941.99

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