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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,266.97, 147,295.33 and 50,834.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,266.97, 147,295.33 and 50,834.32 is: 76,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,266.97 : 147,295.33 = 50,834.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,266.97/147,295.33 = 50,834.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,266.97x = 147,295.33 × 50,834.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,266.97x = 7,487,657,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,657,444.40/98,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,197.09

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