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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,662.23, 147,806.82 and 48,683.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,662.23, 147,806.82 and 48,683.79 is: 72,933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,662.23 : 147,806.82 = 48,683.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,662.23/147,806.82 = 48,683.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,662.23x = 147,806.82 × 48,683.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,662.23x = 7,195,796,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,796,185.45/98,662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,933.65

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