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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,718.82, 148,078.11 and 32,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,718.82, 148,078.11 and 32,158.84 is: 48,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,718.82 : 148,078.11 = 32,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,718.82/148,078.11 = 32,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,718.82x = 148,078.11 × 32,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,718.82x = 4,762,020,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,020,246.99/98,718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,238.22

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