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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,492.93, 147,785.51 and 48,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,492.93, 147,785.51 and 48,545.76 is: 72,841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,492.93 : 147,785.51 = 48,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,492.93/147,785.51 = 48,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,492.93x = 147,785.51 × 48,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,492.93x = 7,174,360,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,360,575.50/98,492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,841.38

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