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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,036.73, 146,821.82 and 56,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,036.73, 146,821.82 and 56,396.25 is: 84,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,036.73 : 146,821.82 = 56,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,036.73/146,821.82 = 56,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,036.73x = 146,821.82 × 56,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,036.73x = 8,280,199,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,199,784.19/98,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,460.18

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