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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,873.10, 148,331.46 and 54,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,873.10, 148,331.46 and 54,477 is: 81,727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,873.10 : 148,331.46 = 54,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,873.10/148,331.46 = 54,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,873.10x = 148,331.46 × 54,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,873.10x = 8,080,652,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,652,946.42/98,873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,727.52

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