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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.46, 148,212.70 and 38,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.46, 148,212.70 and 38,803 is: 58,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.46 : 148,212.70 = 38,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.46/148,212.70 = 38,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.46x = 148,212.70 × 38,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.46x = 5,751,097,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,097,398.10/98,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,207.45

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