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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,717.09, 148,075.45 and 32,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,717.09, 148,075.45 and 32,157.14 is: 48,235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,717.09 : 148,075.45 = 32,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,717.09/148,075.45 = 32,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,717.09x = 148,075.45 × 32,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,717.09x = 4,761,682,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,682,155.44/98,717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,235.64

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