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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,031, 146,996.82 and 41,862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,031, 146,996.82 and 41,862.36 is: 62,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,031 : 146,996.82 = 41,862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,031/146,996.82 = 41,862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,031x = 146,996.82 × 41,862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,031x = 6,153,633,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,633,797.70/98,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,772.33

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