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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,033.43, 146,813.28 and 55,785.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,033.43, 146,813.28 and 55,785.54 is: 83,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,033.43 : 146,813.28 = 55,785.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,033.43/146,813.28 = 55,785.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,033.43x = 146,813.28 × 55,785.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,033.43x = 8,190,058,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,058,103.97/98,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,543.52

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