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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,027.56, 146,804.48 and 55,779.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,027.56, 146,804.48 and 55,779.64 is: 83,534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,027.56 : 146,804.48 = 55,779.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,027.56/146,804.48 = 55,779.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,027.56x = 146,804.48 × 55,779.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,027.56x = 8,188,701,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,701,044.79/98,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,534.68

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