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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,050.16, 147,092.52 and 45,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,050.16, 147,092.52 and 45,518.96 is: 68,286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,050.16 : 147,092.52 = 45,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,050.16/147,092.52 = 45,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,050.16x = 147,092.52 × 45,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,050.16x = 6,695,498,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,498,534.18/98,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,286.46

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