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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,719.58, 148,079.24 and 32,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,719.58, 148,079.24 and 32,159.60 is: 48,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,719.58 : 148,079.24 = 32,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,719.58/148,079.24 = 32,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,719.58x = 148,079.24 × 32,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,719.58x = 4,762,168,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,168,225.51/98,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,239.35

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