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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,832, 148,263.36 and 33,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,832, 148,263.36 and 33,183.36 is: 49,780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,832 : 148,263.36 = 33,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,832/148,263.36 = 33,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,832x = 148,263.36 × 33,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,832x = 4,919,876,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,876,449.69/98,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,780.20

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