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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,256.91, 147,370.97 and 48,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,256.91, 147,370.97 and 48,323.58 is: 72,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256.91 : 147,370.97 = 48,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256.91/147,370.97 = 48,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256.91x = 147,370.97 × 48,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256.91x = 7,121,492,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,492,858.47/98,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,478.29

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