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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,990, 148,414.46 and 46,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,990, 148,414.46 and 46,370.78 is: 69,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,990 : 148,414.46 = 46,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,990/148,414.46 = 46,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,990x = 148,414.46 × 46,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,990x = 6,882,094,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,094,273.48/98,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,523.13

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