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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,038.24, 146,997.97 and 43,993.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,038.24, 146,997.97 and 43,993.01 is: 65,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,038.24 : 146,997.97 = 43,993.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,038.24/146,997.97 = 43,993.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,038.24x = 146,997.97 × 43,993.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,038.24x = 6,466,883,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,883,164.19/98,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,962.86

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