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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,741.44, 148,046.46 and 54,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,741.44, 148,046.46 and 54,389.08 is: 81,547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,741.44 : 148,046.46 = 54,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,741.44/148,046.46 = 54,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,741.44x = 148,046.46 × 54,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,741.44x = 8,052,110,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,110,756.66/98,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,547.43

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