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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,814.30, 148,221.45 and 72,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,814.30, 148,221.45 and 72,246.30 is: 108,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,814.30 : 148,221.45 = 72,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,814.30/148,221.45 = 72,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,814.30x = 148,221.45 × 72,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,814.30x = 10,708,451,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708,451,343.14/98,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,369.45

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