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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,028.54, 146,805.96 and 55,780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,028.54, 146,805.96 and 55,780.62 is: 83,536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,028.54 : 146,805.96 = 55,780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,028.54/146,805.96 = 55,780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,028.54x = 146,805.96 × 55,780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,028.54x = 8,188,927,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,927,468.50/98,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,536.16

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