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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,223.82, 147,270.11 and 30,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,223.82, 147,270.11 and 30,733 is: 46,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,223.82 : 147,270.11 = 30,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,223.82/147,270.11 = 30,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,223.82x = 147,270.11 × 30,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,223.82x = 4,526,052,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,052,290.63/98,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,078.97

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