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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,722.70, 148,099.47 and 32,147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,722.70, 148,099.47 and 32,147.17 is: 48,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,722.70 : 148,099.47 = 32,147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,722.70/148,099.47 = 32,147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,722.70x = 148,099.47 × 32,147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,722.70x = 4,760,978,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,978,839.00/98,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,225.78

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