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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,265.43, 147,396.77 and 56,055.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,265.43, 147,396.77 and 56,055.41 is: 84,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,265.43 : 147,396.77 = 56,055.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,265.43/147,396.77 = 56,055.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,265.43x = 147,396.77 × 56,055.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,265.43x = 8,262,386,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262,386,094.75/98,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,082.33

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