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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,855.62, 148,212.83 and 46,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,855.62, 148,212.83 and 46,236.40 is: 69,321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,855.62 : 148,212.83 = 46,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,855.62/148,212.83 = 46,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,855.62x = 148,212.83 × 46,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,855.62x = 6,852,827,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,827,693.01/98,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,321.58

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