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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,886.60, 148,329.90 and 72,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,886.60, 148,329.90 and 72,448.20 is: 108,672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,886.60 : 148,329.90 = 72,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,886.60/148,329.90 = 72,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,886.60x = 148,329.90 × 72,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,886.60x = 10,746,234,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746,234,261.18/98,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,672.30

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