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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,281.46, 222,197.72 and 98,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,281.46, 222,197.72 and 98,182.15 is: 147,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,281.46 : 222,197.72 = 98,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,281.46/222,197.72 = 98,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,281.46x = 222,197.72 × 98,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,281.46x = 21,815,848,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815,848,828.29/148,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,124.59

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