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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,284.53, 147,176.66 and 64,954.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,284.53, 147,176.66 and 64,954.65 is: 97,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,284.53 : 147,176.66 = 64,954.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,284.53/147,176.66 = 64,954.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,284.53x = 147,176.66 × 64,954.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,284.53x = 9,559,808,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559,808,113.70/98,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,266.66

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