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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,268.48, 135,559.68 and 66,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,268.48, 135,559.68 and 66,448.80 is: 91,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,268.48 : 135,559.68 = 66,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,268.48/135,559.68 = 66,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,268.48x = 135,559.68 × 66,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,268.48x = 9,007,778,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,007,778,064.38/98,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,664.98

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