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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,036.63, 146,995.66 and 43,991.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,036.63, 146,995.66 and 43,991.51 is: 65,960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,036.63 : 146,995.66 = 43,991.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,036.63/146,995.66 = 43,991.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,036.63x = 146,995.66 × 43,991.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,036.63x = 6,466,560,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,560,366.86/98,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,960.66

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