Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,882.88, 148,220.64 and 46,248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,882.88, 148,220.64 and 46,248 is: 69,323.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,882.88 : 148,220.64 = 46,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,882.88/148,220.64 = 46,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,882.88x = 148,220.64 × 46,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,882.88x = 6,854,908,158.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,854,908,158.72/98,882.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,323.51
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