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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,166.60, 147,249.90 and 48,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,166.60, 147,249.90 and 48,254.40 is: 72,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,166.60 : 147,249.90 = 48,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,166.60/147,249.90 = 48,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,166.60x = 147,249.90 × 48,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,166.60x = 7,105,455,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,455,574.56/98,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,381.60

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