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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,031.93, 146,811.03 and 55,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,031.93, 146,811.03 and 55,784.04 is: 83,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,031.93 : 146,811.03 = 55,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,031.93/146,811.03 = 55,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,031.93x = 146,811.03 × 55,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,031.93x = 8,189,712,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,712,369.96/98,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,541.27

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