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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,840.23, 148,238.11 and 45,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,840.23, 148,238.11 and 45,481.02 is: 68,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,840.23 : 148,238.11 = 45,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,840.23/148,238.11 = 45,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,840.23x = 148,238.11 × 45,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,840.23x = 6,742,019,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,019,946.63/98,840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,211.30

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