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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,267.80, 147,401.70 and 45,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,267.80, 147,401.70 and 45,779.80 is: 68,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,267.80 : 147,401.70 = 45,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,267.80/147,401.70 = 45,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,267.80x = 147,401.70 × 45,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,267.80x = 6,748,020,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,020,345.66/98,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,669.70

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