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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,026.67, 146,803.19 and 55,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,026.67, 146,803.19 and 55,778.76 is: 83,533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,026.67 : 146,803.19 = 55,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,026.67/146,803.19 = 55,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,026.67x = 146,803.19 × 55,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,026.67x = 8,188,499,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,499,623.35/98,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,533.38

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