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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,172.16, 147,275.52 and 45,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,172.16, 147,275.52 and 45,640.96 is: 68,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,172.16 : 147,275.52 = 45,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,172.16/147,275.52 = 45,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,172.16x = 147,275.52 × 45,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,172.16x = 6,721,796,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,796,117.30/98,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,469.47

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