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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,249.54, 147,233.52 and 56,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,249.54, 147,233.52 and 56,042.30 is: 83,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,249.54 : 147,233.52 = 56,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,249.54/147,233.52 = 56,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,249.54x = 147,233.52 × 56,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,249.54x = 8,251,305,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,305,097.90/98,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,983.14

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