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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,162.16, 146,952.36 and 60,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,162.16, 146,952.36 and 60,601.46 is: 90,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,162.16 : 146,952.36 = 60,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,162.16/146,952.36 = 60,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,162.16x = 146,952.36 × 60,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,162.16x = 8,905,527,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905,527,566.45/98,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,722.61

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