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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,252.48, 147,364.37 and 48,319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,252.48, 147,364.37 and 48,319.18 is: 72,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,252.48 : 147,364.37 = 48,319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,252.48/147,364.37 = 48,319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,252.48x = 147,364.37 × 48,319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,252.48x = 7,120,524,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,524,541.20/98,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,471.70

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