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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,033.54, 146,813.46 and 55,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,033.54, 146,813.46 and 55,785.62 is: 83,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,033.54 : 146,813.46 = 55,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,033.54/146,813.46 = 55,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,033.54x = 146,813.46 × 55,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,033.54x = 8,190,079,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,079,890.45/98,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,543.65

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