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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,263.21, 147,442.20 and 48,316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,263.21, 147,442.20 and 48,316.18 is: 72,497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,263.21 : 147,442.20 = 48,316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,263.21/147,442.20 = 48,316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,263.21x = 147,442.20 × 48,316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,263.21x = 7,123,843,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,843,874.80/98,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,497.57

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