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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,668.28, 148,004.24 and 32,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,668.28, 148,004.24 and 32,108.15 is: 48,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,668.28 : 148,004.24 = 32,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,668.28/148,004.24 = 32,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,668.28x = 148,004.24 × 32,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,668.28x = 4,752,141,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,141,437.99/98,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,162.81

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