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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,064.96, 146,995.38 and 45,431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,064.96, 146,995.38 and 45,431.16 is: 68,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,064.96 : 146,995.38 = 45,431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,064.96/146,995.38 = 45,431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,064.96x = 146,995.38 × 45,431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,064.96x = 6,678,170,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,170,628.04/98,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,099.46

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