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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,883.88, 148,222.14 and 46,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,883.88, 148,222.14 and 46,249 is: 69,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,883.88 : 148,222.14 = 46,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,883.88/148,222.14 = 46,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,883.88x = 148,222.14 × 46,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,883.88x = 6,855,125,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,125,752.86/98,883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,325.01

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