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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,132.61, 147,100.48 and 45,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,132.61, 147,100.48 and 45,579 is: 68,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,132.61 : 147,100.48 = 45,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,132.61/147,100.48 = 45,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,132.61x = 147,100.48 × 45,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,132.61x = 6,704,692,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,692,777.92/98,132.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,322.78

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