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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,238.67, 147,343.66 and 48,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,238.67, 147,343.66 and 48,305.36 is: 72,450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,238.67 : 147,343.66 = 48,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,238.67/147,343.66 = 48,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,238.67x = 147,343.66 × 48,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,238.67x = 7,117,488,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117,488,787.61/98,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,450.99

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