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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,056.62, 146,939.58 and 55,915.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,056.62, 146,939.58 and 55,915.02 is: 83,789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,056.62 : 146,939.58 = 55,915.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,056.62/146,939.58 = 55,915.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,056.62x = 146,939.58 × 55,915.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,056.62x = 8,216,129,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,129,554.49/98,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,789.65

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