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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,932.88, 148,261.08 and 46,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,932.88, 148,261.08 and 46,211.60 is: 69,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,932.88 : 148,261.08 = 46,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,932.88/148,261.08 = 46,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,932.88x = 148,261.08 × 46,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,932.88x = 6,851,381,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,381,724.53/98,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,252.83

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