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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,663.20, 147,996.20 and 32,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,663.20, 147,996.20 and 32,103.68 is: 48,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,663.20 : 147,996.20 = 32,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,663.20/147,996.20 = 32,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,663.20x = 147,996.20 × 32,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,663.20x = 4,751,222,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,222,646.02/98,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,155.98

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