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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,265.48, 147,383.85 and 48,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,265.48, 147,383.85 and 48,332.19 is: 72,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,265.48 : 147,383.85 = 48,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,265.48/147,383.85 = 48,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,265.48x = 147,383.85 × 48,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,265.48x = 7,123,384,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,384,241.13/98,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,491.22

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