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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,281.80, 147,422.70 and 45,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,281.80, 147,422.70 and 45,793.80 is: 68,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,281.80 : 147,422.70 = 45,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,281.80/147,422.70 = 45,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,281.80x = 147,422.70 × 45,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,281.80x = 6,751,045,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751,045,639.26/98,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,690.70

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