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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,734.61, 148,110.92 and 32,157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,734.61, 148,110.92 and 32,157.65 is: 48,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,734.61 : 148,110.92 = 32,157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,734.61/148,110.92 = 32,157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,734.61x = 148,110.92 × 32,157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,734.61x = 4,762,898,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,898,965.75/98,734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,239.41

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