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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,055.98, 146,944.93 and 41,068.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,055.98, 146,944.93 and 41,068.49 is: 61,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,055.98 : 146,944.93 = 41,068.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,055.98/146,944.93 = 41,068.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,055.98x = 146,944.93 × 41,068.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,055.98x = 6,034,806,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,806,388.26/98,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,544.50

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