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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,593.13, 147,830.59 and 45,218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,593.13, 147,830.59 and 45,218.27 is: 67,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,593.13 : 147,830.59 = 45,218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,593.13/147,830.59 = 45,218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,593.13x = 147,830.59 × 45,218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,593.13x = 6,684,642,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,684,642,873.08/98,593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,800.29

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