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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,656.21, 148,006.23 and 46,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,656.21, 148,006.23 and 46,036.99 is: 69,065.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,656.21 : 148,006.23 = 46,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,656.21/148,006.23 = 46,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,656.21x = 148,006.23 × 46,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,656.21x = 6,813,760,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,760,960.43/98,656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,065.71

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