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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,099.79, 147,237.16 and 45,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,099.79, 147,237.16 and 45,538.89 is: 68,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,099.79 : 147,237.16 = 45,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,099.79/147,237.16 = 45,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,099.79x = 147,237.16 × 45,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,099.79x = 6,705,016,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,016,833.15/98,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,348.94

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